York & Scarb Teaching Hospital - Improvement Team
@qi-ysthft.bsky.social
Day 12 of #12DaysOfQI
QI isn’t just for December! Continuous improvement means better care every day, every month. Keep the momentum going — small changes add up to big impact. #QI #NHS
QI isn’t just for December! Continuous improvement means better care every day, every month. Keep the momentum going — small changes add up to big impact. #QI #NHS
December 15, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Day 12 of #12DaysOfQI
QI isn’t just for December! Continuous improvement means better care every day, every month. Keep the momentum going — small changes add up to big impact. #QI #NHS
QI isn’t just for December! Continuous improvement means better care every day, every month. Keep the momentum going — small changes add up to big impact. #QI #NHS
Day 11 of #12DaysOfQI
What does successful quality improvement look like? These 11 words sum it up: effective, safe, collaborative, sustainable and more. Do your improvement ideas show these qualities? #QI #NHS
What does successful quality improvement look like? These 11 words sum it up: effective, safe, collaborative, sustainable and more. Do your improvement ideas show these qualities? #QI #NHS
December 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Day 11 of #12DaysOfQI
What does successful quality improvement look like? These 11 words sum it up: effective, safe, collaborative, sustainable and more. Do your improvement ideas show these qualities? #QI #NHS
What does successful quality improvement look like? These 11 words sum it up: effective, safe, collaborative, sustainable and more. Do your improvement ideas show these qualities? #QI #NHS
Day 10 of #12DaysOfQI
The 10 Possibility Areas help you think ahead. Take your goal and explore these areas to identify tasks, risks, and requirements. A few minutes now makes your plan clearer and easier to achieve.
Concept from Go MAD Thinking
#QI #NHS
The 10 Possibility Areas help you think ahead. Take your goal and explore these areas to identify tasks, risks, and requirements. A few minutes now makes your plan clearer and easier to achieve.
Concept from Go MAD Thinking
#QI #NHS
December 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Day 10 of #12DaysOfQI
The 10 Possibility Areas help you think ahead. Take your goal and explore these areas to identify tasks, risks, and requirements. A few minutes now makes your plan clearer and easier to achieve.
Concept from Go MAD Thinking
#QI #NHS
The 10 Possibility Areas help you think ahead. Take your goal and explore these areas to identify tasks, risks, and requirements. A few minutes now makes your plan clearer and easier to achieve.
Concept from Go MAD Thinking
#QI #NHS
Day 9 of #12DaysOfQI
9 Principles of quality management: Customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, relationship management, system approach to management, fact-based approach.
9 Principles of quality management: Customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, relationship management, system approach to management, fact-based approach.
December 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Day 9 of #12DaysOfQI
9 Principles of quality management: Customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, relationship management, system approach to management, fact-based approach.
9 Principles of quality management: Customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making, relationship management, system approach to management, fact-based approach.
Day 8 of #12DaysOfQI
The 8 wastes: Waiting, Defects, Non-utilised talent, Inventory, Transportation, Motion, Extra Processing, overproduction
By reducing these wastes, we save time, cut costs, and make work easier for everyone.
#QualityImprovement
The 8 wastes: Waiting, Defects, Non-utilised talent, Inventory, Transportation, Motion, Extra Processing, overproduction
By reducing these wastes, we save time, cut costs, and make work easier for everyone.
#QualityImprovement
December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Day 8 of #12DaysOfQI
The 8 wastes: Waiting, Defects, Non-utilised talent, Inventory, Transportation, Motion, Extra Processing, overproduction
By reducing these wastes, we save time, cut costs, and make work easier for everyone.
#QualityImprovement
The 8 wastes: Waiting, Defects, Non-utilised talent, Inventory, Transportation, Motion, Extra Processing, overproduction
By reducing these wastes, we save time, cut costs, and make work easier for everyone.
#QualityImprovement
Day 7 of #12DaysOfQI
Seven steps to measure improvement:
Define, Aim, Choose, Collect, Analyse, Display, Act.
Measuring improvement shows what’s actually working and what’s not, so we can make changes that really matter.
#QualityImprovement
Seven steps to measure improvement:
Define, Aim, Choose, Collect, Analyse, Display, Act.
Measuring improvement shows what’s actually working and what’s not, so we can make changes that really matter.
#QualityImprovement
December 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Day 7 of #12DaysOfQI
Seven steps to measure improvement:
Define, Aim, Choose, Collect, Analyse, Display, Act.
Measuring improvement shows what’s actually working and what’s not, so we can make changes that really matter.
#QualityImprovement
Seven steps to measure improvement:
Define, Aim, Choose, Collect, Analyse, Display, Act.
Measuring improvement shows what’s actually working and what’s not, so we can make changes that really matter.
#QualityImprovement
Day 6 of #12DaysOfQI
6-S = Workplace organisation training (aka 5S+Safety)
Sort. Set in Order. Shine. Standardise. Sustain. Safety.
We offer 5S+Safety training to all Y&STHFT staff - get in contact to find out more!
#QualityImprovement
6-S = Workplace organisation training (aka 5S+Safety)
Sort. Set in Order. Shine. Standardise. Sustain. Safety.
We offer 5S+Safety training to all Y&STHFT staff - get in contact to find out more!
#QualityImprovement
December 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Day 6 of #12DaysOfQI
6-S = Workplace organisation training (aka 5S+Safety)
Sort. Set in Order. Shine. Standardise. Sustain. Safety.
We offer 5S+Safety training to all Y&STHFT staff - get in contact to find out more!
#QualityImprovement
6-S = Workplace organisation training (aka 5S+Safety)
Sort. Set in Order. Shine. Standardise. Sustain. Safety.
We offer 5S+Safety training to all Y&STHFT staff - get in contact to find out more!
#QualityImprovement
Day 5 of #12DaysOfQI
Ask “Why?” five times to find the root cause of a problem.
Simple, but a great tool to use!
#QualityImprovement
Ask “Why?” five times to find the root cause of a problem.
Simple, but a great tool to use!
#QualityImprovement
December 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Day 5 of #12DaysOfQI
Ask “Why?” five times to find the root cause of a problem.
Simple, but a great tool to use!
#QualityImprovement
Ask “Why?” five times to find the root cause of a problem.
Simple, but a great tool to use!
#QualityImprovement
Day 4 of #12DaysOfQI
Plan. Do. Study. Act.
The PDSA cycle helps test and refine changes.
#QualityImprovement
Plan. Do. Study. Act.
The PDSA cycle helps test and refine changes.
#QualityImprovement
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Day 4 of #12DaysOfQI
Plan. Do. Study. Act.
The PDSA cycle helps test and refine changes.
#QualityImprovement
Plan. Do. Study. Act.
The PDSA cycle helps test and refine changes.
#QualityImprovement
Day 3 of #12DaysOfQI
Three courses we run:
• Introduction to QI methodology – Delivering Improvement
• Advanced QI methodology – QSIR
• Workplace organisation and safety – 5S+Safety
Email us for more information:
yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net
#QualityImprovement
Three courses we run:
• Introduction to QI methodology – Delivering Improvement
• Advanced QI methodology – QSIR
• Workplace organisation and safety – 5S+Safety
Email us for more information:
yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net
#QualityImprovement
December 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Day 3 of #12DaysOfQI
Three courses we run:
• Introduction to QI methodology – Delivering Improvement
• Advanced QI methodology – QSIR
• Workplace organisation and safety – 5S+Safety
Email us for more information:
yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net
#QualityImprovement
Three courses we run:
• Introduction to QI methodology – Delivering Improvement
• Advanced QI methodology – QSIR
• Workplace organisation and safety – 5S+Safety
Email us for more information:
yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net
#QualityImprovement
Day 2 of #12DaysOfQI
Two types of data matter:
• Qualitative = the story
• Quantitative = the numbers
Need support with your QI project data? Email us: yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net
Two types of data matter:
• Qualitative = the story
• Quantitative = the numbers
Need support with your QI project data? Email us: yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net
December 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Day 2 of #12DaysOfQI
Two types of data matter:
• Qualitative = the story
• Quantitative = the numbers
Need support with your QI project data? Email us: yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net
Two types of data matter:
• Qualitative = the story
• Quantitative = the numbers
Need support with your QI project data? Email us: yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net
Day 1 of #12DaysOfQI
Standardisation of processes improves outcomes for patients and working conditions. Standard ways of doing things can reduce errors and save time.
Are there any aspects of your work that you think could be standardised? #QualityImprovement
Standardisation of processes improves outcomes for patients and working conditions. Standard ways of doing things can reduce errors and save time.
Are there any aspects of your work that you think could be standardised? #QualityImprovement
December 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Day 1 of #12DaysOfQI
Standardisation of processes improves outcomes for patients and working conditions. Standard ways of doing things can reduce errors and save time.
Are there any aspects of your work that you think could be standardised? #QualityImprovement
Standardisation of processes improves outcomes for patients and working conditions. Standard ways of doing things can reduce errors and save time.
Are there any aspects of your work that you think could be standardised? #QualityImprovement
Happy December 🎄 Introducing the 12 Days of QI!
Over the next 12 days, we’ll share simple tips, concepts, and tools to support quality improvement in our Trust.
#QualityImprovement #QI #ChristmasFun
Over the next 12 days, we’ll share simple tips, concepts, and tools to support quality improvement in our Trust.
#QualityImprovement #QI #ChristmasFun
December 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Happy December 🎄 Introducing the 12 Days of QI!
Over the next 12 days, we’ll share simple tips, concepts, and tools to support quality improvement in our Trust.
#QualityImprovement #QI #ChristmasFun
Over the next 12 days, we’ll share simple tips, concepts, and tools to support quality improvement in our Trust.
#QualityImprovement #QI #ChristmasFun
Congratulations to everyone in Cohort 7 who has now completed all 5 days of QSIR training! 🎉
We’re excited to see your project posters in January.
Want to join the next cohort in 2026? Email:
yhs-tr.Improvement.Team@nhs.net to sign up.
We’re excited to see your project posters in January.
Want to join the next cohort in 2026? Email:
yhs-tr.Improvement.Team@nhs.net to sign up.
November 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations to everyone in Cohort 7 who has now completed all 5 days of QSIR training! 🎉
We’re excited to see your project posters in January.
Want to join the next cohort in 2026? Email:
yhs-tr.Improvement.Team@nhs.net to sign up.
We’re excited to see your project posters in January.
Want to join the next cohort in 2026? Email:
yhs-tr.Improvement.Team@nhs.net to sign up.
Can’t believe we’re already on Day 4 of our 7th QSIR cohort! 🎲✈️ Looking forward to seeing everyone for the fifth and final day next week! #QSIR #NHSImprovement
November 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Can’t believe we’re already on Day 4 of our 7th QSIR cohort! 🎲✈️ Looking forward to seeing everyone for the fifth and final day next week! #QSIR #NHSImprovement
You’re invited to join the Quality Improvement Community Forum at one of the following locations:
📍 Lecture Theatre, Scarborough Hospital
📍 Classrooms 3 & 4, Medical Education Centre, York Hospital
📍MS Teams
Email us on yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net for the Teams link
📍 Lecture Theatre, Scarborough Hospital
📍 Classrooms 3 & 4, Medical Education Centre, York Hospital
📍MS Teams
Email us on yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net for the Teams link
September 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
You’re invited to join the Quality Improvement Community Forum at one of the following locations:
📍 Lecture Theatre, Scarborough Hospital
📍 Classrooms 3 & 4, Medical Education Centre, York Hospital
📍MS Teams
Email us on yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net for the Teams link
📍 Lecture Theatre, Scarborough Hospital
📍 Classrooms 3 & 4, Medical Education Centre, York Hospital
📍MS Teams
Email us on yhs-tr.improvement.team@nhs.net for the Teams link
Following 5 days of QI training, our cohort 6 delegates have been busy leading their own projects - and yesterday we celebrated their work at our poster event!
Thank you to everybody who came along to support and share in the learning
#NHS #QualityImprovement #YSTHFT
Thank you to everybody who came along to support and share in the learning
#NHS #QualityImprovement #YSTHFT
July 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Following 5 days of QI training, our cohort 6 delegates have been busy leading their own projects - and yesterday we celebrated their work at our poster event!
Thank you to everybody who came along to support and share in the learning
#NHS #QualityImprovement #YSTHFT
Thank you to everybody who came along to support and share in the learning
#NHS #QualityImprovement #YSTHFT
Earlier this month, the team delivered improvement training to York University students. It was fantastic to read in the feedback that many found the session useful and interesting, with some even expressing interest in QI!
May 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Earlier this month, the team delivered improvement training to York University students. It was fantastic to read in the feedback that many found the session useful and interesting, with some even expressing interest in QI!
Here's Gail and Ali from the team running a stall at the Nursing and Midwifery Conference at Malton Rugby Club last week - giving out sweets, sharing QI training booklets, and chatting about how to get involved or continue your QI journey. Thanks to everyone who came by!
May 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Here's Gail and Ali from the team running a stall at the Nursing and Midwifery Conference at Malton Rugby Club last week - giving out sweets, sharing QI training booklets, and chatting about how to get involved or continue your QI journey. Thanks to everyone who came by!
Congratulations to everyone who completed our Cohort 6 QSIR course last week!
We had a fantastic time running this course, and can't wait to see your project posters next month at the event.
We had a fantastic time running this course, and can't wait to see your project posters next month at the event.
May 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Congratulations to everyone who completed our Cohort 6 QSIR course last week!
We had a fantastic time running this course, and can't wait to see your project posters next month at the event.
We had a fantastic time running this course, and can't wait to see your project posters next month at the event.