VA Quality Scholars: Introduction to Statistical Process Control - XmR and P Charts

This mini module provides an introduction to statistical process control. Statistical Process Control is a powerful tool that enables healthcare improvement teams to understand variation in system performance and to predict future performance. The type of statistical process control chart you will use depends on the type of data that you are analyzing. Although there are numerous statistical process control charts to choose from, this mini module focuses on two of the most common types of statistical process control charts used in healthcare improvement: the XmR (or I chart) and the P chart

The mini module was created for the Methods and Analysis Course for the National VA Quality Scholars Program. The VA Quality Scholars program trains leaders and scholars in healthcare improvement for the VA and leads change nationally and internationally. For more information, please visit www.vaqs.org.