Service reviews using improvement review methodology
Service reviews using the improvement review methology can be applied to a variety of healthcare settings, including patient treatment pathways, different disease groups, and services for patient groups. The approach is standardised, information-based and highly targeted.
Two key stages
A service review using this methodology has two stages. First, we assess the performance of all the trusts taking part. Then we work with around 10% of them – chosen because they have the weakest scores in our assessment – to help them develop action plans for improving their performance.
Overview: What is an Improvement review? (pdf 53kb) (opens new window)
Improvement reviews: frequently asked questions (pdf 301kb) (opens new window)
2007/2008
2006/2007
Acute adult inpatient mental health
2005/2006
Services for children in hospital
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