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[Hospital quality management in Germany]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universität Regensburg. carsten.framme@klinik.uniregensburg.de
Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|September 2, 2008
Summary
Hospital quality management (QM) is a legal requirement in Germany. This review covers QM regulations, principles, techniques, implementation, and certifications, particularly for private hospitals undergoing privatization.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Health Services Research
- Quality Management in Healthcare
Context:
- Hospital quality management is a legal mandate in Germany.
- Increasing privatization of German hospitals necessitates tailored quality approaches.
- Existing QM frameworks require adaptation for evolving healthcare landscapes.
Purpose:
- To review German hospital quality management regulations and principles.
- To explore specific quality techniques and implementation processes.
- To assess external QM certification options for hospitals.
Summary:
- This article provides a comprehensive overview of hospital quality management (QM) in Germany.
- It details regulatory frameworks, fundamental QM principles, and practical quality techniques.
- The review also covers QM implementation strategies and external certification possibilities, with a focus on private hospitals.
Impact:
- Informs healthcare providers and policymakers on German QM requirements.
- Highlights the need for specialized QM systems in privatized hospital settings.
- Aims to enhance the understanding and application of effective quality management in German hospitals.
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