Project Management for Quality Improvement in Radiology.
OBJECTIVE
This article outlines a structured approach for applying project management principles to quality improvement in radiology. We highlight the framework we use for managing improvement projects in our department and review basic project management principles.


CONCLUSIONS
Project management involves techniques for executing projects effectively and efficiently. We recognize the following phases for managing improvement projects: idea, project evaluation and selection, role assignment, planning, improvement, and sustaining improvement.
1 Both authors: Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-5105.
David B
DB
Larson
1 Both authors: Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-5105.
L Jake
LJ
Mickelsen
D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D058996:Quality Improvement; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards*
project management; quality improvement