PDSA Basics
What is the first step in the PDSA process?
What is Plan?
CQI aims to improve this aspect of healthcare delivery
What is patient care?
This rhythm is characterized by a regular rate of 60-100BPM with upright P waves before each QRS
What is Normal Sinus Rhythm?
This common indicator tracks injuries from unintentional descent, often linked to poor mobility support.
What are Falls?
A nurse leader who needs programs and procedures to function well and relies heavily on feedback likely uses this style
What is Very Autocratic?
In this phase, the strategy is tested on a small scale
What is Do?
A common CQI goal is to reduce this injury-related issue in hospitals?
This rhythm shows no identifiable P waves and an irregularly irregular ventricular response
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
These skin injuries result from prolonged pressure and are preventable with regular repositioning
What are Pressure Ulcers?
In this style, the group decides based on the boss's suggestions, with few rules and minimal supervision
What is Moderately Participative?
What is Study?
CQI initiatives often focus on enhancing this critical aspect of patient safety
What is error prevention?
A rapid rhythm with sawtooth flutter waves and a ventricular rate often around 150 BPM
What is Atrial Flutter?
This infection is linked to prolonged use of urinary catheters and is a key indicator of hygiene and care protocols.
What is a Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)?
This style blends autocratic and participative traits, with the boss consulting the group and allowing many exceptions
What is Mixed?
After reviewing the results, this step determines whether to expand, revise or abandon the plan
CQI encourages changes to be tested in this type of setting before full implementation
What is a single department or small scale?
This life-threatening rhythm has no organized electrical activity and appears as chaotic waves?
What is Ventricular Fibrillation?
This bloodstream infection is associated with central venous catheters and requires strict sterile technique
What is a Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)?
The PDSA cycle is a part of this broader healthcare improvement framework?
What is Continuous Quality Improvement?
What is iterative or continuous?
A rhythm with wide QRS complexes and no preceding P waves, often seen in cardiac arrest
What is Ventricular Tachycardia?
This pneumonia type is linked to mechanical ventilation and can be reduced through oral care and positioning
What is Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)?
This leadership style works best with self-starters who enjoy taking on new challenges independently
What is Very Democratic?