Invariant Coordinate Selection (ICS) is a multivariate data transformation and dimension reduction method that can be useful in many different contexts. It used for outlier detection or cluster identification, seen as an independent component non-Gaussian analysis method. The usual implementation of ICS based on joint diagonalization two scatter matrices, may numerically unstable some ill-condi...

Facilitating the implementation of continuous quality improvement (CQI) is a complex undertaking. Numerous contextual factors at a local, organizational, and health system level can influence the trajectory and ultimate success of an improvement program. Some of these contextual factors are amenable to modification, others less so. As part of planning and implementing healthcare improvement, it...