Lean Tools
Lesson examining some of the tools available in Lean, a method of quality improvement that wants to maximize customer value and minimize waste.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Lesson examining some of the tools available in Lean, a method of quality improvement that wants to maximize customer value and minimize waste.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Review of the co-equal role of consumers in their health care, for provider staff.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Exploration of the role of teams in a clinical quality management program.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
How to use the HIV Care Continuum as a quality improvement tool.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Foundational presentations on the basics of clinical quality improvement.
Resource updated 06/28/2024
Discussion of the role that people with HIV can play in quality improvement in HIV care programs and advancing nationwide goals to Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Review of a unique list of twelve attributes for sustaining gains in quality improvement activities.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Review of features of the 2019 HIVQM Module that support RWHAP recipients and their subrecipients as they conduct assessments of their services.
Resource updated 04/10/2023
Performance measures to help Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program agencies monitor and improve the quality of care they deliver.
Resource updated 09/19/2023
Review of the use of histograms (frequency distribution charts) and how to build them.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Resource updated 08/23/2023
Review of training and technical assistance available on quality improvement for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
How to use certain Lean tools in the context of a quality improvement project.
Resource updated 08/17/2023
Resource updated 09/14/2023
Young women's support group for HIV-positive pre- and post-natal mothers, with topical discussions and guest speakers and advice provided by a mental health coordinator and medical director.
Resource updated 07/27/2020
Personalized positive affirmations to support adherence sent to youth (13-24 years), via the Care+ app.
Resource updated 07/27/2020
Integration of medical nutrition therapy in routine HIV care via screening of patients for food insecurity and delivery of cooking classes and healthy groceries to those needing food assistance.
Resource updated 07/28/2020
Uber Health transportation services provided to young clients experiencing transportation barriers in order to improve appointment experiences and health outcomes.
Resource updated 04/08/2021
Pill bottle reminder alarms (e-pill) for youth patients new to the clinic and those with inconsistent medication routines, with the provision of clinic instructions on use of the e-pill devices and added support via an adherence video teach-back tool.
Resource updated 07/29/2020
Collaborative medical case management team called Tri-Pod (registered nurse, a social worker, non-medical case manager) utilizes a psychosocial assessment to identify barriers to adherence (e.g., lack of support/other priorities), facilitating collaboration among the medical case management team and allowing the MCM to provide patient-centered care, promote health and wellness, and assist in removing barriers to accessing health care.
Resource updated 03/23/2021