1. AIM Statements Tara Villareal and Leslie Cernosek M. D. Anderson Information Line

2. The Importance of the AIM Statement Guides the whole project Keeps you on task Helps you to focus on what you are trying to achieve

3. A few drafts.... 1. Improve communication networking between the Info Line and the care centers to obtain clinical information so we can efficiently respond to patient inquiries. 2. Improve communication between the Info Line and care centers by establishing a contact in each care center.

4. A few drafts... 3. Increase communication between the Information Line and care centers by establishing a contact in each care center. and finally...

5. Final Draft Improve communication networking between the Info Line and the care centers to obtain clinical information so we can efficiently respond to patient inquiries.  Increase communication between the Information Line and care centers.

6. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #10 Your Aim describes what you are trying to achieve.

7. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #9 Your Aim solves a problem that is meaningful.

8. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #8 Your Aim is actionable.

9. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #7 Your Aim is supported by management.

10. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #6 Your Aim is validated by staff.

11. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #5 Your Aim is not a solution; it’s a goal.

12. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #4 Your Aim is broad enough to make a difference; specific enough to be achieved.

13. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #3 Your Aim is the guidance system for team efforts.

14. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #2 Your Aim may change forms as the project grows.

15. Top 10 ‘Aim’ statements #1 Your Aim is a shame if it means something different to everyone who reads it.