Module 4: Re-measure to Test Impact

Please complete the tasks below, then submit your results using the "Submit for Feedback" button at the bottom of the page.  

For an overview of the timing of your project, please see: Timeline Checklist

Task 1: Re-measure the Data

Now it is time to remeasure your post-intervention data using the same method used for the baseline data to determine the effectiveness of improving the health care system you are addressing

• Re-measure timing: When re-measuring your post-intervention data, consider waiting for a period of time to see the "steady state" of the intervention (e.g. Allow your intervention to be in place for 1 month before remeasuring). Also, consider if the time of the year that the measurement is done matters. For example, influenza rates in June should not be compared to November as your data may be influenced by higher vaccination rates in Fall.

• Data display after re-measure: Use the same charts created in Module 3 to show baseline and intervention data. This will graphically illustrate the impact of your intervention on the health care system.

• Take a moment to reflect on the impact of your problem

  • • Did your project make a difference in the care provided to patients in this health care system?

    • Did you address the intended problem?

    • Did the measure you chose adequately assess this problem?

• Continuous improvement: Although your time in fellowship is brief (1-3 years), the QI cycle should be ongoing.  

  • • If you were to be able to continue this project, the next step would be to re-evaluate your project's impact to see if further improvements can be made to the system. You might choose to further improve your initially chosen measure or apply one of the other measures you had brainstormed.

    • Is there a way that you can pass this project along to another fellow, staff member, or someone else in the division to keep it going after you are gone?

Task 2: Prepare a poster for the Quality Improvement Showcase (Showcase details pending due to COVID 19-updates will be communicated via email).

Submit a poster using the "Submit for Feedback" button below

Use the links above to access a poster template (select from 2 options), past poster examples, and tips that can apply when you create any type of poster presentation.

Task 3 (optional): Publishing your work Now that you spent the time improving our Health Care System, consider sharing what you learned with the QI community. The Health Innovations Program from this Institution has created a step-by-step guide to help you publish your work. 

1.   Register: for this site at the link below and you will be provided with a step by step guide to publication. 

• This includes templates for manuscript preparation, suggested QI journals and contact resources for further help.

2.   View: Publishing Your Quality Improvement Work

Examples of Publications in QI

Spread the word using QI work to achieve scholarly activity credit.

Task 4: You have finished the QI curriculum.  

Submit your data using the form button below

Note: Submitting the form will notify the QI mentors that you are ready for feedback; once the feedback is generated, it will be delivered to you via email.

Please only submit  one form per project/team!

Previous modules: Module 1 | Module 2A | Module 2B | Module 3