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Question: Now that we have identified the issue and fully defined it, we will craft an intervention. For this, we will use the continuous quality improvement tool, the PDCA cycle. Using your strategy for improvement, plan for the cycle.

Plan: Describe the intervention you would make to address your problem. Why did you select this strategy and how does it address the complexities of the problem?

Do: How would you implement the intervention? Who does what and when? Consider when measurements might be taken.
Check: What metrics would you measure to assess if improvements are being made? Why do you think those measurements demonstrate effects directly related to your intervention? Be specific on what you are measuring and why. Some ideas include Key Performance Indicators (KPI) like accuracy rate, late tray delivery %, tray waste reduction, test trays with surveys, etc. Additional research in the literature or professional guidelines might be helpful here for considering possible indicators. Get world-class assignment help from subject experts.
Act: How would you define success from your measurements? What would you hope to see to define the intervention as a success? If it is successful, what would you do next? If the intervention needs further refinement, what would you do next?

Reflection on Barriers and Sustainability
One of the most important elements of CQI is that the process never ends. Because of this, we need to have forethought about potential barriers to our efforts and how to maintain improvements over time.
Reflect on potential barriers to your intervention. What kinds of things could get in the way of following your PDCA cycle steps (staff resistance, budget limits, etc)? Be specific to your scenario. Pick two of these potential barriers and discuss how you as the manager would overcome them.

What would you plan for maintaining your improvements over time? Consider how you would assess continued success and possible timelines.