NHSrplotthedots is an R package designed to make it easier to produce statistical process control (SPC) charts, which are a widely well-regarded way to report on KPIs in trusts and other organisations across the country.
Pairing well with reporting tools like Quarto or rmarkdown, as well as dashboarding tools like R Shiny, this battle-tested package used in trusts across the country can help to automate and improve reporting, using the same underlying methodology as the Excel tool originally provided by the
The Making Data Count Programme
Not come across SPC charts before? Read these guides from the NHS England Making Data Count team to understand how they can help make sense of whether variation in a metric is at a level of concern. By helping to cut through random noise and highlight true patterns of variation, we can move away from ‘spuddling’ - constant meddling that fails to produce real change - and make our reporting more impactful.
Project status
Status: Gold
Rationale: This package has a strong codebase with automated testing, ongoing maintenance and development, and strong documentation. It believe it has been used in a variety of organisations for reporting.