Improvement Planning Workshop (IPW) Activities

An IPW may consist of the following activities:

  • Presentations: Participants share important information on observations.
  • Trend Analysis: Illustrate how often a particular observation has been identified in the past.
  • Breakout Discussions: Focus discussion on key issues that are important to a specific set of participants.
  • Problem Solving Exercises: Help participants identify COAs that will address the root cause of the problem and consider other steps to addressing these issues.
  • Facilitated Group Discussions: Participants discuss priorities, possible solutions, and responsibilities for COAs.
  • Analysis Training: Help participants to continue the necessary analysis with their office or jurisdiction as they work to complete their COAs.