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Quality assurance.
D D Latreille1, M J Roth, J A Burgoyne
1Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Medical Center, Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit, Michigan 48105.
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Quality Assurance (QA) improves patient care by clarifying theories and providing a framework for implementing new ideas. This process also fosters teamwork and prevents ill-conceived changes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Background:
- Patient care delivery requires continuous improvement.
- Adoption of new healthcare theories and ideas needs structured evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the benefits of the Quality Assurance (QA) process in healthcare.
- To demonstrate QA's role in enhancing patient care delivery.
Main Methods:
- The study discusses the conceptual framework and application of QA processes.
- Qualitative analysis of QA's impact on healthcare initiatives.
Main Results:
- QA clarifies complex theories, adding substance to progressive healthcare ideas.
- It prevents premature or poorly planned implementations.
- QA provides a framework for facilitating change.
Conclusions:
- The Quality Assurance process is essential for upgrading patient care.
- QA supports the successful adoption of innovative healthcare practices.
- It also enhances staff collaboration and problem-solving.