- MAKE IT VISUAL! Consider ways to present your points with more than words. Examples include drawings, photographs, charts, graphs, and x-rays.
- ARRANGEMENT: The poster should have a definite sense of direction and should match the logical flow of information. Your poster or storyboard should generally read from left to right, following the outline. Use lines, frames, contrasting colors, or arrows to call attention to important points.
- Include the following in your poster:
- Title
- Background or purpose (outlining the significance of the project)
- Specific goal(s) or objective(s)
- Description of process change implementation, outlining the impact on practices or the practice environment
- Evaluation of the quality improvement outcome and success factors
- Statistical measurements if applicable
- List of team members involved
- References and/or literature review
- LETTERING: Select a clean, simple letter font/style and use it consistently throughout the poster. The smallest letters should be at least ¼” tall (18 point) and easy to read. Use both upper and lower case letters (do not use all capital letters) especially in body copy.
- COLORS: Aim to use no more than 4 colors. Color can help to highlight sections or point out similarities and differences but too many colors can detract from the main message.
- AVOID CLUTTER! Communicate enough information so that viewers understand your work. Overcrowding is a problem with poster design. While accuracy is important, your poster or storyboard should stimulate interest, rather than provide complete details.
N.B. Remember to have others proofread your submission to look for any inaccuracies, typographical errors, misspellings, etc. before you submit your posters!
A selection of good quality improvement posters can be found from the ME Forum poster competition in 2015:
LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY
Patient Safety Leadership Walkrounds at Al Khor Hospital
Lead author: Ms Mary Jyothis Titus
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PATIENT-CENTERED CARE / PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
Multi-disciplinary Rounds: All together under one roof – Rumailah Hospital
Lead author: Ms Girlie Luna
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PATIENT FLOW OPTIMIZATION
Moving Forward with ACE – Acute Care for the Elderly
Authors: Ko Awatea, Counties Manukau Health
Supporting Life After Stroke: Implementing an Early Supported Discharge Service to Provide Specialist Rehabilitation at Home
Authors: Ko Awatea, Counties Manukau Health
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PATIENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
Improving General Ward Outcome in Female Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit thru Evidence-based Practice: A Collaborative Approach
Lead author: Gay-Ann Malaluan
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SPECIALIST INTERVENTIONS
Reducing Number and Percentage of Hemolyzed Samples in HGH-ED
Lead: Aleen Qadsieh (Poster 438)
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