Overview
Introduction
Measurement: Process and Outcome Indicators
Methods of Quality Improvement
Things Quality Improvement is NOT
Summative Experience
Summary

Six Sigma

Six Sigma is another model for improvement. The term comes from the use in statistics of the Greek Letter (sigma) to denote Standard Deviation from the mean. 6 sigma is equivalent to 3.4 defects or errors per million.

Six Sigma is a measurement-based strategy for process improvement and problem reduction completed through the application of improvement projects. This is accomplished through the use of two Six Sigma models: DMAIC and DMADV.

  • DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) is an improvement system for existing processes falling below specification and looking for incremental improvement.
  • DMADV (define, measure, analyze, design, verify) is an improvement system used to develop new processor products at Six Sigma quality levels.

Applying Six Sigma to Patient Care:
https://www.isixsigma.com/industries/healthcare/applying-six-sigma-patient-care/

 

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