Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Quality management: prevention is better than cure

L L Wilson1

  • 1Qual-med Pty Ltd., Connell's Point, NSW, Australia.

Australian Clinical Review
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Effective quality management programs, including medical staff credentialing, are crucial for healthcare providers to minimize malpractice litigation risks. Implementing these programs requires a strong organizational framework for success.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effects of Temperature on Sporulation and Latent Period of Colletotrichum Spp. Infecting Strawberry Fruit.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

Evaluation of a Disease Warning System for Downy Mildew of Grapes.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

Effects of Application of Fungicide During the Dormant Period on Phomopsis Cane and Leaf Spot of Grape Disease Intensity and Inoculum Production.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

Evaluation of a Disease Warning System for Phomopsis Cane and Leaf Spot of Grape: A Field Study.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

Characterization of Hepatitis B and C Among Liver Transplant Recipients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database.

Transplantation proceedings·2016
Same author

Effects of live animal performance and hemoglobin level on special-fed veal carcass characteristics.

Meat science·2011

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Law
  • Risk Management

Background:

  • Healthcare providers face significant concerns regarding malpractice litigation.
  • There is an underappreciation of quality management programs' role in mitigating legal risks.
  • Effective risk management strategies are essential in the medical field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the value of quality management programs in reducing malpractice litigation.
  • To describe key components of successful quality management programs.
  • To emphasize the importance of staff credentialing and organizational structure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of components of effective quality management programs.
  • Analysis of the role of medical staff credentialing.
  • Discussion of organizational frameworks for program implementation.

Main Results:

  • Quality management programs are vital for minimizing malpractice litigation.
  • Medical staff credentialing is a critical element of these programs.
  • A supportive organizational framework is necessary for program success.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare organizations must prioritize and implement robust quality management programs.
  • Effective credentialing processes and organizational support are key to reducing malpractice risk.
  • Proactive risk management through quality programs benefits both providers and patients.

Related Experiment Videos