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A hospital-wide quality assurance programme: the Wilson model
1Rhondda NHS Trust, South Wales.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|April 8, 1996
Summary
The Wilson (1987) model provides a realistic health care quality assurance (QA) framework, benefiting staff and patients. It integrates with total quality management (TQM) and audit systems, emphasizing strategic review and piloting before implementation.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Quality Management
Background:
- Traditional quality assurance (QA) models in healthcare often lack realism.
- Total Quality Management (TQM) principles require effective QA frameworks for successful implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the Wilson (1987) model for health care quality assurance.
- To illustrate how the Wilson model offers a more realistic QA framework.
- To highlight the benefits of the Wilson model for healthcare staff and patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis of the Wilson (1987) model.
- Discussion of the model's integration with Total Quality Management (TQM).
- Exploration of audit mechanisms like the Dynamic Standard Setting System (DySSSy).
Main Results:
- The Wilson model presents a more realistic approach to healthcare QA.
- The model can be effectively integrated with TQM and audit systems.
- Strategic review and piloting are crucial for implementing QA initiatives.
Conclusions:
- The Wilson (1987) model enhances healthcare quality assurance realism and effectiveness.
- User-friendly QA systems are essential for strengthening TQM principles.
- Careful planning and piloting are vital for successful organizational-wide QA implementation.