PDCA CQI CIRCLEPLAN

1) Define a problem or opportunity

2) Analyze the situation. 3) Brainstorm for causes &

corrective actions. 4) Think creatively towards the

best approach.5) Develop an implementation

plan.

DO

1) Implement corrective action2) Document the procedures &

observations.3) Use data gathering tools to

collect information.

CHECK

1) Analyze information2) Monitor trends3) Compare obtained results #

expected results.

ACT

1) If the results are as expected, do nothing.

2) If the results are not as expected, repeat the PDCA circle

3) Document the process and the revised plan