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Description

QI Macros for Excel is a comprehensive Lean Six Sigma and SPC software add-in that transforms Microsoft Excel into a powerful quality improvement platform. It automates the creation of control charts, Pareto charts, histograms, fishbone diagrams, and dozens of other statistical tools used in process improvement. Intelligent wizards analyze your data and recommend the appropriate chart or statistical method, eliminating uncertainty. The software supports advanced analyses such as ANOVA, t-tests, regression, Gage R&R, DOE, and process capability calculations. Because it integrates directly into Excel, users can leverage familiar spreadsheets without learning complex standalone statistical software. Prebuilt templates for SIPOC diagrams, DMAIC projects, and validation activities streamline improvement initiatives. The Improvement Project Wizard converts raw data into structured projects that identify hidden opportunities. QI Macros is widely used by Green Belts, Black Belts, healthcare administrators, engineers, and quality professionals. Its affordability makes it a practical alternative to high-cost statistical software packages. With free Yellow Belt training and a 30-day trial, QI Macros helps organizations achieve faster results while reducing analysis time and costs.

Description

In 2002, the Time Study RN was created as part of the Robert Wood Johnson initiative known as "Transforming Care at the Bedside" (TCAB), which emerged in response to the growing concern that advancements in technology, innovative unit designs, and new nursing processes were resulting in nurses spending diminished time with patients. Concurrently, healthcare organizations worldwide were inspired by successful applications of lean and Six Sigma principles from the manufacturing sector. Drawing on work activities from a time study research project conducted at Clarion Health and published by the Institute of Medicine, RMC collaborated with the pilot TCAB teams to identify 71 distinct work activities grouped into seven categories for TCAB measurement. Moreover, RMC played a crucial role in developing and integrating the necessary software and tools that became the foundation of the TCAB methodology for assessing bedside time. This comprehensive approach aimed not only to enhance patient care but also to foster a more efficient working environment for nurses.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft Excel Yes 

Integrations

Microsoft Excel No 

Pricing Details

$379.00 USD/User/Perpetual
Single-user, single-computer, perpetual license
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

KnowWare International Inc.

Founded

1997

Country

United States

Website

www.qimacros.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Rapid Modeling Corporation

Founded

1994

Country

United States

Website

www.rapidmodeling.com

Product Features

SPC

Corrective Actions (CAPA) No 
Data Entry No 
Data Linking Yes 
Data Management Yes 
Excel Loader No 
Job Management Yes 
OPC Data Collection No 
Performance Metrics Yes 
Point-of-Production Analysis Yes 
Real Time Data Collection Yes 
Regulatory Compliance No 

Product Features

Hospital Management

Accounting Integration Yes 
Appointment Management No 
Appointment Scheduling Yes 
Bed Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Claims Management No 
In-Patient Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Medical Billing Yes 
Out-Patient Management No 
Patient Records Management No 
Physician Management No 
Policy Management No 
Revenue Management No 

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