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Resources: The Barrier Analysis

By Gayle Porter
September 23, 2022

Quality tools are used in many different fields, from auto manufacturing to software development, and I thoroughly enjoy applying those tools in unusual ways. The chance to be both

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Patient Consent: A Manifesto

By Gayle Porter
September 19, 2022

We have an accessibility problem in healthcare. Translation services are difficult to obtain and utilize, and for patients who are illiterate, or whose primary language is, for example, Mexican

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Process Improvement With Excessive Acronyms (PIWEA)

By Gayle Porter
September 12, 2022

The first time someone told me about the scientific method, I was deeply disappointed. I really thought I was going to learn how to use a Bunsen burner to

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After Deming

By Gayle Porter
September 5, 2022

I previously shared some of the history of the Quality Improvement (QI) field with highlights that I believe helped shape our profession in my previous article. Isn’t it intriguing

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Resource: Visual Marketing Instructions & Template

By Gayle Porter
September 1, 2022

In August, I shared a tip on the Quality for the Rest of Us podcast about using visual marketing to improve communication, efficiency, and buy-in. As promised, I've included

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Deming: The Father of Quality Improvement

By Gayle Porter
August 29, 2022

Where did QI get its start, and how do we know its principles will lead to the outcomes we’re looking for? The history of QI was birthed out of

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