Agenda

• Definitions and distinctions  

• EBP models & Model for Improvement (e.g., PDSA cycles) 

• When to use each approach 

• Stakeholder mapping  

• Communication strategies 

• Conducting gap and root cause analyses using various tools 

• Sources of clinical problems:  

• Safety data  

• Variability in care  

• Patient outcomes  

• Linking gaps to organizational priorities  

• Strong vs weak PICOT examples  

• Aligning population, intervention, and outcomes