Term	Definition
Equality	Equality refers to the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. In a broader context, it is the principle that every individual should have an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents, and that no one should have poorer life chances due to their background or status.
Equity	Equity refers to the concept of fairness and justice in economic, political, and social contexts. Unlike equality, which promotes equal treatment for all, equity emphasizes providing resources and opportunities based on individual needs or circumstances to achieve an equal outcome.
Quality Metrics	These are metrics shared publicly or reported to government agencies to facilitate comparisons between different organizations. Quality metrics may or may not be associated with quality improvement projects.
Audit	An audit is a systematic review or examination of records, operations, processes, or other elements to ensure compliance with established standards, regulations, or laws.
Health Equity Audits	These audits are focused on gathering information regarding adherence to guidelines across various groups
QIP	These projects utilize rapid cycle improvement efforts, such as PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles, to enhance the quality of services. Typically, this is an internal process and is not disclosed to the public.
EQIP	EQIP refers to a systematic evaluation of outcomes across subgroups in response to different interventions. This method is intended to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of interventions across diverse population subgroups.

QIP: Quality Improvement Projects, EQIP: Equity Quality Improvement Project