Core principles of quality
Focus on outcomes, effectiveness, efficiency, equity, patient-centeredness.
Safety — importance?
Prevents errors and harm in healthcare delivery.
Patient safety strategies
Use root cause analysis, incident reports, checklists, SOPs, monitoring.
Legal, ethical considerations
Informed consent, confidentiality, negligence, accountability.
Quality improvement methods
PDSA cycles, benchmarking, audits, performance indicators, CQI.
Effectiveness — role?
Ensures services benefit the right patients based on evidence.
Adverse events — cause?
Often systemic failures, not just individual mistakes.
Incident reporting systems
Tools for error/near miss transparency and learning.
Informed consent — purpose?
Respects patient autonomy through full info before procedures.
PDSA cycle — function?
Tests and implements small changes iteratively for improvement.
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