The Leadership section of the IHI website is designed to be helpful to leaders of improvement at every level, from improvement project manager to CEO and Chairman of the Board. The focus of this section is on what tasks leaders must be undertaking if they are to accelerate improvement, and how they can do those leadership tasks. The content in this section focuses on the specific leadership tasks to drive system improvement, as well as related tools, literature, and other resources. Here you will find resources ranging from general readings in leadership for transformation of health care, to specific tools for leaders such as the Executive Review of Improvement Projects tool. 

Safety in a Recession?

In the current US economic climate, both patients and hospitals alike are looking for ways to reduce costs, including cutting staff expenses and reducing or eliminating services. So, will the substantial improvements in safety over the last five to seven years become a casualty of the recession? The authors have suggestions for how boards can make sure their hospitals don’t backslide on safety during these challenging times.

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LEAD Program Case Studies: Transforming Safety and Quality Performance

Five health care organizations were chosen for their leadership and organizational commitment to quality and patient safety to participate in the innovative two-year LEAD program, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. These case studies share their experiences and what they learned about transforming safety and quality performance. 

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Leadership’s Role in Execution

This article describes leadership's role in execution of quality improvement. Core elements for process improvement and for achieving system-level results from strategic improvement projects are presented.

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• Read the related IHI white paper