QI Tools and Templates

Driver Diagram Template

A driver diagram is a logic model used to illustrate the hypothesized relationships between a project’s aim, the key factors that influence it (primary and

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Sustainability Guide

Sustainability is a crucial component of quality improvement as it ensures that the changes and and associated gains achieved through your project work are maintained

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5 Whys Template

The 5 Whys quality improvement (QI) tool helps you uncover the root cause of a quality issue by repeatedly asking, “Why is this happening?” until

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QI Planning Cycle

QI activities should take place throughout your fiscal year. A QI planning cycle provides a visual guide to help your organization plan, sustain continuous QI

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Project Charter Template

Stay on track with your team and QI project using this handy project charter template! Clearly assign roles, define your measures, celebrate key milestones, and

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5W2H Template

In a QI project, the 5W2H tool helps teams identify key information needed to fully understand their QI issue and draft a problem/opportunity statement.  In

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Fishbone Template

Use this QI tool to brainstorm all of the potential contributing factors of your QI issue. Be sure to involve all of the individuals with

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