The Idea Parking Lot Matrix is a quality improvement (QI) tool that supports the effectiveness of meetings by minimizing distractions and unrelated discussions. This tool can be used to capture and store ideas that are not relevant to the current discussion, but can be used to drive other improvements. Developed by PHF Senior Quality Advisor Jack Moran and Quality Improvement Expert Harry Lenderman, the Idea Parking Lot Matrix organizes these ideas in a way that analyzes potential for future improvement and level of implementation. This tool is one of many supplements to the 2012 Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia.
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If you have questions about how to use the Idea Parking Lot Matrix, or any of the other QI tools referenced within it, please contact Vanessa Lamers at (202)218-4412 or vlamers@phf.org.
About the Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia
The Public Health Quality Improvement Encyclopedia is a practical guide to using 75 tools for QI practitioners in public health organizations. The book was distributed to all state and local health departments, and may be purchased through PHF's Online Store.
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