Explanation:

Quality improvement can be identified as a structured approach that helps in assessing the performance of systems and processes, followed by determining if there is any need for improvement in both functional and operational areas. Improvement work invariably involves work across multiple systems and disciplines within a practice. The quality improvement (QI) team or committee (QIC) is the group of individuals within a practice charged with carrying out improvement efforts. The team may report to the organization’s chief executive officer. To be effective, the team should include individuals representing all areas of the practice that will be affected by the proposed improvement, as well as patient representatives.

The QI team meets regularly to review performance data, identify areas in need of improvement, and carry out and monitor improvement efforts. For these activities, the teams will use a variety of QI approaches and tools, including the Model for Improvement (MFI), Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) cycles, workflow mapping, assessments, audit and feedback, benchmarking, and best practices research.