title: Applying FOCUS-PDCA to solve clinical problems.
abstract: Many methods have been proposed for solving complex or multifaceted clinical problems in a logical, systematic, and accurate way. This article describes one method of step-by-step problem solving and how to apply it to a clinical situation.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Fla., USA.
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Redick
mesh_terms: D000004:Abbreviations as Topic; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011340:Problem Solving; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*