Quality improvement expertise and support

Improvement methods are indispensable to improved patient outcomes, long-term population health and the reduction of health inequalities. They provide a structured, collaborative and inclusive approach to both sustained transformation and continuous improvement. A common approach at system level is to use the best of the varied improvement approaches available – from service transformation and lean six sigma to quality assurance and cultural change – to further embed these practices into everyday activities and organisational culture.

We believe that it is important to take a thoughtful and tailored approach to quality improvement, informed by evidence of ‘what works’.  We are committed to working closely with the Health Foundation’s Q community as well as bodies such as Royal Colleges and academic partners to build evidence about what works, utilising this knowledge to support meaningful quality improvement.

How we can help

We provide strategic quality improvement support to embed whole-system approaches.

• Capability-building through tailored strategy, training and coaching to grow improvement thinking, skills, leadership and culture
• Expert support to apply clinical audit methods for benchmarking and embedding evidence-based standards of care
• Guidance on using clinical audit data to inform population-based commissioning and integrated care strategies

Further information

Find out more about how we can support you with quality improvement expertise and support on this PDF:

“Healthcare delivery is a complex system that is constantly evolving, and its improvement is a journey, not a destination” Don Berwick, Institute for Healthcare Improvement