Quality management is a critical aspect of healthcare, and it involves various activities to ensure that healthcare services meet the desired standards. The three primary quality management activities are:
Measurement: This is the first step in quality management. It involves defining and collecting data on various aspects of healthcare service delivery. This could include patient outcomes, process efficiency, or other relevant metrics. The goal is to establish a baseline for understanding the current state of quality.
Assessment: Once data has been collected, it needs to be analyzed to assess the quality of healthcare services. This could involve comparing actual outcomes against desired outcomes, identifying gaps in service delivery, or looking for trends and patterns in the data.
Improvement of outcomes: Based on the assessment, targeted interventions are designed and implemented to improve outcomes. This could involve changes to processes, training for staff, or other interventions. The effectiveness of these interventions is then measured and assessed, creating a continuous cycle of quality improvement.
[References: The information is based on standard quality management principles and practices, which are widely recognized and utilized in the healthcare industry123., , , , , , ]
