#PlotTheDots Making Data Count for the NHS

NHSImprovement has an Improvement Analytics team, led by Sam Riley, who have developed a range of tools, how to guides, resources and videos to enable NHS Teams and Boards to make better use of their data.

You can find all the NHSI Improvement guides and resources on their website

We will be sharing key resources and guides via this campaign page to support the spread of #plotthedots

You can watch Sam Riley In conversation with Roy Lilley discussing #plotthedots, Making Data Count and so much more here

How we made data count!

‘SHMI’ing On Up! - Improving Our Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator Score

The role of statsistical process control in regulation

How using SPC icons has benefited board conversations

Setting process limits for SPC Charts

Making Data Count - Strenthening Your Decisions

The seven steps to measurement for improvement.

Whats a P-chart used for?

Using statistical process control and applying rules in context

Can analysts influence and improve the use of data?

What's a Pareto Chart ?

What's the role of time series data in improving care?

Video guide - Do you know what a Funnel plot is?

Understanding Random Variation - this game illustrates the concept

Every 13 minutes: Roy Lilley considers the state of clinical coding in the NHS

Making Data Count

Tools and approaches to support better decision making

Better Use of Data in Board Reports

Clinical Coding in Cardiac Surgery