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Published on: February 16, 2011
Reducing risks through quality improvement, infection control, and risk management
Abstract:
Health care organizations in America are undergoing major changes. As these changes are occurring, organizations are being asked to demonstrate how they monitor and improve their services to provide cost-effective, quality care. The integration of quality improvement methodologies, risk management programs, and infection-control systems provides the structure necessary for identifying organization risks and attempting to eliminate them. This integration is demonstrated by a case study for reducing needlestick injuries in the intensive care unit.
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