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[Interdisciplinary quality management in preventive medicine institutions]
1Zentrum für Management und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen, Donau-Universität Krems, Krems, Osterreich. robert.fischer@donau-uni.ac.at
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 29, 2005
Summary
Preventive medicine institutions require quality assurance. An integrated system using a balanced scorecard, finite-element model, and quality circles can implement this effectively in complex healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement
- Preventive Medicine
Context:
- Healthcare institutions, including those focused on preventive medicine, necessitate robust quality assurance frameworks.
- Implementing quality assurance in complex healthcare organizations presents unique challenges.
Purpose:
- To present an integrated quality assurance system tailored for preventive medicine institutions.
- To demonstrate how a combination of specific tools can facilitate quality management.
Summary:
- The proposed system integrates the balanced scorecard, finite-element model, and interdisciplinary quality circles.
- This organizational structure enables the implementation of quality assurance even within complex healthcare settings.
- The approach aims to simplify complex processes, fostering broader acceptance among team members.
Impact:
- Facilitates the implementation of quality assurance in complex healthcare organizations.
- Enhances acceptance and engagement of team members through complexity reduction.
- Provides a scalable model for quality management in preventive medicine and broader healthcare settings.