Key Elements of Radiology Quality Management (2025)-A3 & PDSA

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This RSNA QI certificate module, presented by Hannah Zephyr, covers two problem-solving tools: PDSA and A3, integral for quality improvement (QI) work in radiology. The PDSA tool follows a four-step iterative cycle: plan, do, study, and act, enabling teams to use continuous data collection and test changes in a scalable manner. The A3 tool, developed by Toyota, supports visual documentation to identify and address complex problems through structured storytelling. It starts with defining and understanding the problem before solution development. The module emphasizes differentiating projects suitable for each tool.

Keywords

change management

ADCA acronym

transition management

process improvement

continuous support

PDSA

A3 tool

quality improvement

radiology

problem-solving