Place the key steps of the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process in their most logical order. Choice
1. Collect data.
Choice 2. Implement the plan.
Choice 3. Develop a plan.
Choice 4. Analyze and summarize data.
Choice 5. Implement corrective actions.
Choice 6. Share data with staff.
3, 2, 1, 4, 6, 5
Explanation: 1. After data is generated in step two, data collection occurs in step three.
2. The second step is implementation. This implementation will generate data for the next step.
3. The first step of this process is to work within the units, services, departments, and organization to develop a CQI plan.
4. The fourth step is to analyze and summarize the data collected in the previous step.
5. The final step, before the process starts again, is to implement corrective action on any identified problems. This will direct the beginning of the new CQI cycle.
6. Once data has been analyzed and summarized, the fifth step is to share the information with staff.
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