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SUMMARY:A practical guide to statistical process control using data 
	for quality improvement
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DESCRIPTION:This practical masterclass introduces statistical process co
	ntrol in a clear\, accessible and confidence-building way. Participants wi
	ll learn how to understand variation\, choose the right chart\, interpret 
	signals\, avoid common mistakes and use SPC to support better improvement\
	, assurance and decision-making.Healthcare teams are surrounded by data\, 
	but data alone does not lead to better decisions. Many services still rely
	 on red\, amber and green ratings\, two-point comparisons\, averages\, ran
	kings and narrative explanations that can obscure whether performance is g
	enuinely changing. Statistical process control (SPC) offers a more useful 
	way to understand variation over time\, distinguish signal from noise\, an
	d decide when action is needed.This masterclass will demystify SPC for all
	 attendees. It will explain the core concepts in plain language\, using pr
	actical healthcare examples rather than mathematical theory. Participants 
	will learn why plotting data over time matters\, how common cause and spec
	ial cause variation affect decision-making\, when to use run charts\, alon
	g with other chart types\, and how to interpret process limits and rules f
	or special cause variation.The session will link SPC to national expectati
	ons around improvement\, productivity\, quality\, safety\, operational per
	formance and better use of data. It will support participants to move beyo
	nd simply producing charts towards using SPC as a practical tool for learn
	ing\, improvement\, assurance and leadership conversations. By the end of 
	the masterclass\, participants will be able to use SPC more confidently in
	 improvement projects\, service reviews\, board reports and day-to-day man
	agement.This masterclass is aimed anyone who wants to use data for improve
	ment and performance more effectively\, including clinicians\, operational
	 managers\, service managers\, analysts\, transformation leads\, quality a
	nd safety teams\, and executives and board members. It is particularly rel
	evant for people who:Regularly review performance\, quality\, safety\, acc
	ess\, flow\, workforce or patient experience data\;Support improvement pro
	jects or transformation programmes\;Need to understand whether changes are
	 leading to real improvement\;Want to avoid overreacting to normal variati
	on or missing important signals\;Are involved in reporting data to teams\,
	 committees\, executives or boards\;Are new to SPC or have used charts but
	 want greater confidence in interpretation.No advanced statistical knowled
	ge is required. The session is designed for people who want SPC explained 
	clearly\, practically and without unnecessary jargon.Registerhub members r
	eceive a 20% discount. Email info@pslhub.org for code.
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