Pearl of the week: When implementing PDSA, start small

Identify one specific process improvement and build from there

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) is an iterative quality improvement method that helps teams test changes and refine their approach over time. To build confidence with the process, start with a simple, low-risk initiative such as piloting a flu vaccination outreach strategy this season and using what you learn to improve next year’s efforts.

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