[ezcol_3quarter]Explore the following reflective case scenario to see how the LEARN model can be used in everyday conversations with partners and supporters. The scenario 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 LEARN […]
Research demonstrates that including partners in breastfeeding education and support improves rates of breastfeeding initiation, duration and exclusivity 24. HCPs can develop strategies that target partner breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes to facilitate improved partner involvement throughout the breastfeeding continuum 25 . [ezcol_3quarter] The following outlines ideas for how you as a HCP can engage with […]
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