Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care: Theory, Implementations, and Applications

McLaughlin, Curtis P.; Kaluzny, Arnold D.

ISBN 10: 0763727121 / ISBN 13: 9780763727123

Published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2005

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Synopsis:

Through a unique interdisciplinary perspective on quality management in heath care, this text covers the subjects of operations management, organizational behavior, and health services research. With a particular focus on Total Quality Management and Continuous Quality Improvement, the challenges of implementation and institutionalization are addressed using examples from a variety of health care organizations. Updated material includes a new focus on reducing medical errors, the introduction of CPOE, Baldridge Award criteria, and seven new case studies.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Continuous Quality Improvement in Health ...
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition