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Establishing hospital quality circles.

J E Jacoby, S Aron, J Arcari

    QRB. Quality Review Bulletin
    |August 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center is expanding quality circles to new departments following pediatric success. These new circles will be department-led for improved healthcare quality initiatives.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Quality Improvement
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • The success of the pediatrics quality circle at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center demonstrated the value of this approach.
    • The Quality Assurance (QA) committee identified other hospital areas for potential quality circle implementation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To expand the quality circle model to new departments within Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center.
    • To foster departmental autonomy in quality improvement initiatives.

    Main Methods:

    • The QA committee established new quality circles in targeted departments.
    • Designated a specific individual within each department/unit to serve as the circle leader.
    • Empowered these circles to independently implement solutions.

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    Main Results:

    • Quality circles were successfully established in departments beyond pediatrics, including the medical record department and alcohol detoxification unit.
    • The QA committee transitioned to a less active role, promoting departmental leadership.
    • Circle leaders are now responsible for driving and implementing quality improvement solutions within their respective areas.

    Conclusions:

    • The quality circle model can be effectively replicated in diverse hospital settings.
    • Departmental leadership in quality improvement fosters greater ownership and sustainability.
    • This decentralized approach enhances the hospital's overall capacity for quality enhancement.