This self-assessment tool, developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in conjunction with the National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality (NICHQ), allows organizations to understand the range and breadth of elements under patient- and family-centered care and to assess where they are against the leading edge of practice.

The tool is currently being tested in IHI Innovation Communities and the Executive Quality Academy. Feedback from other organizations about their experiences using the self-assessment tool are welcome (see document for more information).

For additional information, see also: