[ezcol_2third]Before you explore this content, you may find it helpful to reflect on a time that you received feedback in the past, how you felt, and how it helped you to improve your practice.As you explore this content, you may find it helpful to: Be aware of any feelings that arise and consider why […]
[ezcol_2third] Time for Case Scenario 2! This scenario takes place at a midwifery prenatal appointment. It focuses on a single decision point within a breastfeeding support conversation. You will be able to explore how different HCP actions can result in different outcomes and how the IFD principles can be used with families. [/ezcol_2third] [ezcol_1third_end][/ezcol_1third_end] […]
[ezcol_2third]Let’s apply what we’ve learned so far to two case scenarios to see how the IFD principles can be used in everyday conversations. Case Scenario 1: The first scenario takes place at a physician follow-up appointment. It focuses on a single decision point within a breastfeeding support conversation. You will be able to explore […]
The parent or caregiver is the most knowledgeable about their context. It is their responsibility to consider what will work best for their family and to decide how they will feed their infant or child. 1. Why is this a principle? The move toward patient and family centred care has shifted the patient’s role […]
Quality improvement methods are processes used to assess data, identify gaps, develop an action plan for change and measure whether those changes produce the desired improvements. For example:
PDSA (Plan Do Study Act)
Lean
Six Sigma
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Model for Improvement
Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ)
Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada (FMRAC) Physician Practice Improvement cycle