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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Brainstorming 1 Definition : A structured process for generating a list of ideas about an issue in a short amount of time.     Purpose : At any stage of the quality improvement process, brainstorm to generate lists of topics to assess, process components, topics for data collection, problems, and potential solutions.     Procedure : Define the subject of the brainstorming session. Allow time to think briefly about the issue. Set a time limit for brainstorming. Have each group member call out his or her idea in a predetermined order. When the brainstorming session is complete, clarify the ideas generated.

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