Smarter Improvement: Making Sense of Performance Data
- Date & Time
- May 29, 2026 9:00 am-10:00 am CST
- Location
- Online webinar
- Event Host
- HQC
Session description
In quality improvement, collecting data is only the first step — understanding what it means is where real improvement begins. This QI Power Hour session will focus on a practical approach to interpreting data over time so teams can better recognize meaningful change, make informed decisions, and build confidence in their improvement efforts.
Using run charts as a simple and powerful improvement tool, participants will explore how to distinguish normal variation from change signals. Whether you’re new to quality improvement or looking to brush up on foundational concepts, this session will build practical skills that can be applied immediately to your current improvement projects so you can communicate progress and insights clearly.
Speaker
Chris Plishka joined HQC’s team as an Improvement Lead in 2025 and is an integral part of our quality improvement team. In his day-to-day work, Chris supports healthcare teams in designing, implementing, and sustaining improvements in Saskatchewan clinics utilizing the Innovation Fund. He is focused on helping clinicians and organizations amplify patient voice to drive outcomes and build a system that works for everyone.
Chris is also a valued member of our Thrive at Home team and carries a particular interest in collaborative, system-level approaches that improve care across communities and populations.