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Last updated Jan. 2006
In This Section
» Commitment and Incentives
» Identify Gaps
»  Establish Goals for Improvement
» Models for Chronic Care Improvement
 
- Chronic Care Model
- PDSA Cycle
- Enhanced Primary Care Model
» Assessment and Accountability
» Changes at Various Levels 
» Successful Quality Improvement Projects
» Resources

How to Make Systems Changes
for Improved Care

Models for Chronic Care Improvement models icon

There are a number of models that help providers and system planners approach the task of making changes in a systematic way. There is considerable overlap in model concepts as they seek to better structure the delivery of health care for chronic diseases such as diabetes. Three models are presented here, with a brief description of each listed below. Click on one model or view all three.

Click on a synopsis below to see a complete description of that model.

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Model 2
Model 3
Organizational approach that is population-based.
System for evidence-based interactions between informed patients and a proactive practice team. Includes checklist for developing your own set of local guidelines that would be followed by team members and patients.		 The Institute for Healthcare Improvement champions using the rapid cycle improvement for change. In the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle (PDSA) changes are made slowly and systematically so that the effect of the change can be measured and evaluated before proceeding with additional changes. Examples are provided. This model relies heavily on a team approach to meeting the long-term needs of the patient with chronic care needs. It involves creating guidelines so the entire team uses a consistent approach and addresses getting the patient to take an active role in his or her care.

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