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Implementing operational procedures and accreditation in Medical Physics units enhances healthcare quality. This improves healthcare workers' approach to dynamic quality improvement, meeting citizen needs in a competitive market.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Physics Quality Assurance

Background:

  • Healthcare quality is crucial, driven by economic constraints and evolving welfare systems.
  • Citizen empowerment and market demands necessitate healthcare providers to adapt and improve services.
  • Existing legislation impacts healthcare quality verification and review processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of adopting operational procedures following accreditation on healthcare workers' approach.
  • To demonstrate how these changes contribute to dynamic quality improvement within a Medical Physics unit.

Main Methods:

  • Adoption of standardized Operational Procedures.
  • Achieving a certificate of accreditation for the Medical Physics unit.
  • Observing changes in healthcare workers' work approach.
Keywords:
Accreditation PathHealth Physic UnitQuality

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Main Results:

  • The adoption of Operational Procedures led to a shift in the healthcare workers' approach to their tasks.
  • Accreditation and new procedures fostered a more dynamic quality improvement mindset.
  • This enhanced approach better aligns with citizen expectations and market demands.

Conclusions:

  • Accreditation and defined operational procedures are effective in driving quality improvement in healthcare settings.
  • Healthcare workers' engagement with quality improvement is positively influenced by structured processes.
  • The study highlights a successful model for enhancing healthcare service delivery and responsiveness.