System improvement and system alignment provide methodology for using the plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycle to improve or align systems through which work is done.
System Improvement Guide
The System Improvement Guide takes a team through the improvement process using the PDSA cycle. The guide presents a seven-step process that identifies characteristics and methodologies to ensure continuous improvement. Contents include:
What is System Improvement?
The Purpose of System Improvement
Output of System Improvement
Process of System Improvement (Plan-Do-Study-Act)
What is quality and why is it important?
System Improvement process
- Defining the system
- Assessing the current situation
- Analyzing causes
- Trying out improvement theory
- Studying the results
- Standardizing improvements
- Planning continuous improvement
Process Guide Transparency Masters
Overhead masters for use with the Alignment and Improvement Guides.
System Alignment Guide
System Alignment teaches methods for identifying, aligning, and standardizing work systems. Contents include:
What is System Alignment?
The Purpose of System Alignment
Output of System Alignment
Process of System Alignment (Standardize-Do-Study-Act)
What is quality and why is it important?
System Alignment process guide
- Defining the system
- Document the process
- Design the measurement system
- Operate the system
- Studying the results
- Stabilize the system
- Plan for improvement
