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Qualitätsmanagement ist Aufgabe der medizinischen Fachabteilung: Ein Konzept zur Zukunftssicherung des Krankenhauses (essentials)
by Wolfgang HellmannQualitätsmanagement in Krankenhäusern bedarf in einer Zeit massiven Personal- und Finanzmangels eines Paradigmenwechsels. Personal- und kostenintensive kommerzielle QM-Systeme sind nicht mehr zeitgemäß, einfache Lösungen hingegen erforderlich. Die medizinischen Fachabteilungen sind deshalb mehr denn je gefordert, Qualitätsmanagement und damit verbunden Patientensicherheit im Kontext ihrer originären Aufgabe, der Sicherung hoher Behandlungsqualität, erfolgreich umzusetzen. Dieses essential stellt ein einfaches Konzept auf Basis der Identifizierung von Defiziten und der Bereitstellung von Praxistipps zur Optimierung vor. Handliche Checklisten erleichtern die Umsetzung im Klinikalltag.
Qualitätsmanagementsystem für die Apotheke
by Bernadette Linnertz Peter AntoschDie überarbeitete Apothekenbetriebsordnung verpflichtet alle Apotheken zu einem Qualitätsmanagementsystem (QMS). Dieser übersichtlich gestaltete und praxisorientierte Leitfaden gibt Apotheken alle wichtigen Details an die Hand, um ein QMS erfolgreich einzuführen und auszubauen. Die erfahrenen Autoren zeigen von der Analyse der Ausgangssituation bis hin zur Unterstützung bei Systemeinführung die Vorteile des QMS. Checklisten, Beispiele, Hinweise auf potenzielle Fehler und komprimierte Zusammenfassungen leisten wertvolle Hilfe bei der Umsetzung.
Qualitätsmängel im Arzthaftungsprozess - Brauchen wir ein Patientenrechtegesetz? (MedR Schriftenreihe Medizinrecht)
by ArbeitsgemeinschaftNach ca. 20-jähriger Diskussion soll nunmehr auf Bundesebene ein Patientenrechtegesetz verabschiedet werden. Mit dem Gesetz wird das Ziel verfolgt, Transparenz über die Rechte der Patientinnen und Patienten herzustellen, die Durchsetzung dieser Rechte zu verbessern sowie Patientinnen und Patienten im Sinne einer verbesserten Gesundheitsversorgung zu schützen und im Falle eines Behandlungsfehlers stärker zu unterstützen. Das XXIII. Kölner Symposium der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Medizinrecht formuliert Fragen und Referate, ob ein Patientenrechtegesetz wegen möglicher Qualitätsmängel im Arzthaftungsprozess notwendig ist und ob das diskutierte Patientenrechtegesetz tatsächlich dem Anspruch gerecht wird, diese Patientenrechte zu stärken. Ist die Rechtsposition des Patienten ausreichend, wenn es um die Anhörung des Sachverständigen geht? Sind Neuregelungen über die Aufklärungspflicht des Arztes erforderlich oder genügt die Rechtsprechung zur Aufklärung, um das Selbstbestimmungsrecht des Patienten sicherzustellen? Die Beiträge behandeln sowohl materiell-rechtliche als auch zivilprozessuale Rechtsfragen, die das Arzt- und Patientenverhältnis im Arzthaftungsprozess betreffen. Auch wenn im Ergebnis wohl festgestellt werden muss, dass das diskutierte Patientenrechtegesetz einen "Mangel an legislativer Eigenständigkeit" (Prof. Dr. Dieter Hart, Universität Bremen) belegt, so wird die Diskussion um die Patientenrechte speziell im Arzthaftungsprozess anhalten.
Qualitätsmessung in der Pflege
by Martina HasselerGute Pflege ist ein dynamischer Prozess!Was ist pflegerische Qualität und welche Indikatoren definieren sie? Welche Einflussfaktoren verändern sie? Dieses Buch zeigt Führungskräften pflegerischer Einrichtungen, sowie Professoren, Studierenden und Meinungsgebern im Gesundheitswesen, anhand eines theoretischen Konstrukts, den dynamischen Prozess der Qualitätsentwicklung in der Pflege. Die Autorin führt den aktuellen Stand der Diskussion aus und bindet wichtige Einflussfaktoren wie Personalmanagement und Führungskompetenzen mit ein.
Qualitätssicherung in der Ästhetischen Medizin durch universitäre Weiterbildung
by Stefan HammesMit dem Buch werden die Standards für eine interdisziplinäre, universitäre und praxisorientierte Ausbildung in der ästhetischen Lasermedizin definiert. Das Beispiel des ersten Weiterbildungsstudienganges in Deutschland mit dem universitären Abschluss Diploma in Aesthetic Laser Medicine (DALM) zeigt, wie das Risikomanagement in der ästhetischen Medizin konkrete Form annehmen kann. Der Band enthält einen Fragenkatalog zur Vorbereitung auf die Prüfung.
Quality
by Ivan BarofskyQuality, as exemplified by Quality-of-life (QoL) assessment, is frequently discussed among health care professionals and often invoked as a goal for improvement, but somehow rarely defined, even as it is regularly assessed. It is understood that some medical patients have a better QoL than others, but should the QoL achieved be compared to an ideal state, or is it too personal and subjective to gauge? Can a better understanding of the concept help health care systems deliver services more effectively? Is QoL worth measuring at all? Integrating concepts from psychology, philosophy, neurocognition, and linguistics, this book attempts to answer these complex questions. It also breaks down the cognitive-linguistic components that comprise the judgment of quality, including description, evaluation, and valuations, and applies them to issues specific to individuals with chronic medical illness. In this context, quality/QoL assessment becomes an essential contributor to ethical practice, a critical step towards improving the nature of social interactions. The author considers linear, non-linear, and complexity-based models in analyzing key methodology and content issues in health-related QoL assessment. This book is certain to stimulate debate in the research and scientific communities. Its forward-looking perspective takes great strides toward promoting a common cognitive-linguistic model of how the judgment of quality occurs, thereby contributing important conceptual and empirical tools to its varied applications, including QoL assessment.
Quality and GMP Auditing: Clear and Simple
by James L. VesperThis guidebook provides proven methods and techniques for performing effective audits that serve your department, your company, and you. Topics covered relate to the four key competencies essential for successful GMP audits. Includes the rationale for auditing as an important quality tool, along with the audit cycle, broken into five distinct phase
The Quality and Outcomes Framework: QOF - Transforming General Practice
by Stephen Gillam Niro SiriwardenaThe Quality and Outcomes Framework has deeply divided UK general practitioners. I commend this book and applaud its determination to scrutinise every aspect of the Quality and Outcomes Framework - good and bad and in-between. - From the Foreword by Iona Heath General practice in the UK faces transformation following the introduction of the Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF), a pay-for-performance scheme unprecedented in the NHS, and the most comprehensive scheme of its kind in the world. Champions claim the QOF advances the quality of primary care; detractors fear the end of general practice as we know it. The introduction of the QOF provides a unique opportunity for research, analysis and reflection. This book is the first comprehensive analysis of the impact of the QOF, examining the claims and counter-claims in depth through the experience of those delivering QOF, comparisons with other countries, and analysis of the wealth of research evidence emerging. Assessments of the true impact of QOF will influence the development of health services in the UK and beyond. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the future of general practice and primary care, including health professionals, trainers, students, MRCGP candidates and researchers, managers, and policy-makers and shapers.
Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare: Theory, Practice, and Management
by Patricia L. ShawYou will soon be entering your chosen profession in the healthcare field. The issues involved in the management of quality in healthcare span the various clinical and administrative disciplines and must be approached from a variety of perspectives. Many improvements for healthcare services are developed through team-based activities. Employers also will expect you to be able to apply performance improvement (PI) data analysis and presentation tools. Prepare now for the possibility that at some point in the future you will be asked to facilitate a PI team meeting.
Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare: A Tool for Programmed Learning
by Patricia L. Shaw Chris ElliottThis is the fifth edition of the best-selling Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare: A tool for Programmed Learning. Covering trends in healthcare quality control and performance, it also serves as a solid source on Performance Improvement (PI) foundations, fundamentals, and core principles.
Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare: Theory, Practice, and Management, Sixth Edition
by Patricia L. Shaw MEd Rhia Fahima Darcy Carter MhaThis text book from AHIMA presents a comprehensive introduction to the theory, practice, and management of performance and quality improvement processes in healthcare organizations.
Quality and Regulation in Health Care: International Experiences (Routledge Revivals)
by Robert Dingwall Paul FennFirst published in 1992, Quality and Regulation in Health Care employs socio-legal ideas concerning regulation to examine the methods used to influence the quality of health care in the US, UK, and Western Europe. Throughout the Western world, health care systems, both public and private, are grappling with the problems of assuring quality while containing costs. On the one hand, governments and insurers argue that there must be some limit to the apparently endless growth of health care expenditures. On the other, patient groups and consumer advocates, already dissatisfied by the problems in holding doctors accountable for their actions, protest that such limits must not result in sick people getting inferior treatment. This book examines in detail the debate surrounding the question: How can the professional expertise of the clinicians be reconciled with the preferences of their patients and the economic concerns of taxpayers or insurers? It will be essential reading for graduate and undergraduate courses in health policy, medical sociology, and health law.
Quality and Safety in Imaging (Medical Radiology)
by Giles W. L. Boland Lluís Donoso-BachThis book provides a roadmap for optimizing quality and safety within radiology practices, whether academic or private and irrespective of their national setting. All aspects of the radiology workflow are addressed, from imaging appropriateness, examination scheduling, and patient preparation through to imaging protocol optimization (including radiation dose management), modality operations, reporting (including structured reporting), and report communication. The book highlights innovative IT tools, including clinical decision support, that drive compliance with national best practice standards and guidelines. The use of big data tools to manage and enhance clinical delivery is addressed. Finally, metrics designed to measure the value that radiology brings to patient care and patient outcomes are introduced. Readers wishing to deepen their understanding of contemporary best practices regarding quality and safety will find this book to be a rich source of practical information.
Quality and Safety in Nursing: A Competency Approach to Improving Outcomes
by Gwen Sherwood Jane BarnsteinerDrawing on the universal values in health care, the second edition of Quality and Safety in Nursing continues to devote itself to the nursing community and explores their role in improving quality of care and patient safety. Edited by key members of the Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) steering team, Quality and Safety in Nursing is divided into three sections. Itfirst looks at the national initiative for quality and safety and links it to its origins in the IOM report. The second section defines each of the six QSEN competencies as well as providing teaching and clinical application strategies, resources and current references. The final section now features redesigned chapters on implementing quality and safety across settings. New to this edition includes: Instructional and practice approaches including narrative pedagogy and integrating the competencies in simulation A new chapter exploring the application of clinical learning and the critical nature of inter-professional teamwork A revised chapter on the mirror of education and practice to better understand teaching approaches This ground-breaking unique text addresses the challenges of preparing future nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to continuously improve the health care system in which they practice.
Quality and Safety in Nursing: A Competency Approach to Improving Outcomes
by Gwen Sherwood Jane BarnsteinerQuality and Safety in Nursing First published in 2012, Quality and Safety in Nursing was the first volume of its kind to explore the role of the nursing community in improving quality of care and patient safety. Now in its third edition, this comprehensive resource remains essential reading for all those involved in equipping current and future nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) needed to deliver exceptional care. The new edition begins with an overview of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative and its origins in the Future of Nursing report published in 2010, before defining each of the six QSEN competencies: patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics. The content incorporates the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing recommendations, as well as the 2021 AACN Essentials for Education competencies. Finally, the text presents both teaching and clinical application strategies for building and implementing a culture of quality and safety across settings. Integrates QSEN competencies in simulation and provides new instructional and practice approaches Features redesigned chapters for reimagining classroom and clinical learning, applying reflective practices and transforming education and practice through inter-professional teamwork Provides new case studies and personal accounts highlighting key principles and their application in real-world scenarios Contains new and expanded material on assessment and evaluation, transition to practice, leadership and management, and primary, outpatient, and ambulatory care Offers a new discussion of future research directions and global perspectives on quality and safety Quality and Safety in Nursing, Third Edition is required reading for graduate students in nursing education programs, faculty in nursing schools, nursing and healthcare educators, clinical nurse specialists, clinical administrators, and those working in professional development and quality improvement.
Quality and Safety in Nursing
by Gwen Sherwood Phd Rn Faan Jane BarnsteinerQuality and Safety in Nursing: A Competency Approach to Improving Outcomes is the first comprehensive text of its kind devoted to the nursing community's role in improving quality of care and patient safety. Edited by key members of the Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) steering team, the book brings together information from various loci and expertly situates it within the continuum of nursing education and practice. Quality and Safety in Nursing is divided into three sections. The first section links the national initiative for quality and safety to its origins in the IOM report. Section Two defines each of the six QSEN competencies in turn, provides instruction on acquiring the skills needed to achieve each competency, and constructs a framework for implementation. Section Three further defines implementation strategies in formal education as well as transition into practice. A key resource for academics and clinicians alike, Quality and Safety in Nursing is an essential addition to the library of nurse leaders across the globe.
Quality and Safety in Radiotherapy (Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy)
by Todd Pawlicki Peter B. Dunscombe Arno J. Mundt Pierre ScallietThe first text to focus solely on quality and safety in radiotherapy, this work encompasses not only traditional, more technically oriented, quality assurance activities, but also general approaches of quality and safety. It includes contributions from experts both inside and outside the field to present a global view. The task of assuring quality
Quality and Safety in Women’s Health
by Thomas IvestarDesigned for all providers of women's healthcare - including those undertaking Maintenance of Certification programs, trainees preparing for postgraduate examinations, and those initiating or growing a program of quality improvement and patient safety - this practical manual guides those implementing QI and safety programs with specific emphasis on Obstetrics and Gynecology practice. <P><P><P>The content contains a strong case-based element to improve accessibility and understanding. An introductory section covers core attributes needed by all physicians to build a culture of patient safety, including leadership, communication and QI skills. Core clinical skills are then reviewed - in a variety of labor ward, office, operating room, and outpatient settings. Finally systems implications are highlighted, including information transparency and disclosure, training programs, and regulatory and legal implications. The editors are involved with national and international initiatives educating physicians in safety aspects of practice. <P>The book is published in collaboration with the Foundation for EXXcellence.<P> Covers a mandatory element of US obstetrics and gynecology training,<P> Discusses core skills and attributes which are important for all physicians.<P> Case studies throughout make the text accessible and easy to learn from.
Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Handbook for Human Research
by Leslie M. Howes, Sarah A. WhiteHelping human research protection program professionals create, implement, and evaluate quality assurance/quality improvement programs.Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Handbook for Human Research is the first comprehensively designed instructional manual aimed at teaching human research protection program (HRPP) professionals how to create, implement, evaluate, and improve QA/QI programs. Geared toward institutions and individuals responsible for establishing new QA/QI programs or functions, the book offers several organizational models for consideration. It also provides practical information for improving and strengthening established programs, both big and small.Written in a conversational style, the book's step-by-step instructions make it easily accessible to those who may not be well versed in QA/QI concepts and fundamentals. Developed by the QA/QI Subcommittee of the Harvard Catalyst Regulatory Foundations, Ethics, and Law Program, which is committed to designing and strengthening QA/QI programs and functions, this volume• includes contributions by fifteen experts with diverse professional experiences from varied organizations • is enhanced with flow charts, examples, sample forms, and templates• incorporates model slide presentations and instructional materials• discusses the respective benefits and challenges of different organizational models• is applicable across many organizational types with a variety of reporting structures and available resources, including academic and medical institutionsPerfect for both seasoned personnel and newcomers to the field, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Handbook for Human Research is a needed resource for ensuring investigative accountability.Contributors: Hila Bernstein, MS, MPH, Barbara E. Bierer, MD, Elizabeth Bowie, JD, MPH, MSc, Susan Corl, MSW, MPH, CIP, CCRP, Jacquelyn-My Do, MPH, Lisa Gabel, CIP, Alyssa Gateman, MPH, CCRP, Jennifer A. Graf, Nareg D. Grigorian, Leslie M. Howes, MPH, CIP, Jennifer Hutchinson, CIP, CPIA, Cynthia Monahan, MBA, CIP, Eunice Newbert, MPH, Sarah A. White, MPH, CIP, Elizabeth Witte, MFA
Quality Assurance Implementation in Research Labs
by Akshay AnandThis book is a comprehensive and timely compilation of strategy, methods, and implementation of a proof of concept modified quality module of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). This text provides a historical overview of GLP and related standards of quality assurance practices in clinical testing laboratories as well as basic research settings. It specifically discusses the need and challenges in audit, documentation, and strategies for its implications in system-dependent productivity striving research laboratories. It also describes the importance of periodic training of study directors as well as the scholars for standardization in research processes. This book describes different documents required at various time points of a successful Ph.D and post-doc tenure along with faculty training besides entire lab establishments. Various other areas including academic social responsibility and quality assurance in the developing world, lab orientations, and communication, digitization in data accuracy, auditability and back traceability have also been discussed. This book will be a preferred source for principal investigators, research scholars, and industrial research centers globally.From the foreword by Ratan Tata, India “This book will be a guide for students and professionals alike in quality assurance practices related to clinical research labs. The historical research and fundamental principles make it a good tool in clinical research environments. The country has a great need for such a compilation in order to increase the application of domestic capabilities and technology”
Quality Assurance in Medical Education
by Geraldine MaccarrickThis book is an easy-to-read, practical guide for any medical school preparing for accreditation or institutional review. It contains practical guidance on the use of internationally accepted standards with a particular focus on what it is that external accrediting teams will be looking for both before and during their site visit. This book will appeal to medical school faculty as well as faculty from other health professions schools who are preparing for either high stakes accreditation or internal review. It may also appeal to agencies responsible for accrediting medical schools who wish to become more familiar with the international standards.
Quality Assurance in the Pathology Laboratory: Forensic, Technical, and Ethical Aspects
by Maciej J. BoguszQuality refers to the amount of the unpriced attributes contained in each unit of the priced attribute.Leffler, 1982Quality is neither mind nor matter, but a third entity independent of the two, even though Quality cannot be defined, you know what it is.Pirsig, 2000The continuous formulation of good practices and procedures across fields reflects t
Quality by Design: A Clinical Microsystems Approach
by Marjorie M. Godfrey Tina C. Foster Julie K. Johnson Eugene C. Nelson Paul B. BataldenThe latest edition of the bestselling text on quality improvement in health care, providing powerful theoretical frameworks and principles, valuable tools and techniques, and a proven action-learning program Now in its second edition, Quality By Design contains an evidence and practice based strategy for teaching and practicing the clinical microsystem approach across all levels of health care organizations. Overall, the microsystem approach continues to evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of healthcare organizations. Ongoing research, the development of updated models, and innovative applications across diverse settings demonstrate the approach’s potential to transform healthcare delivery and improve outcomes for patients and staff alike. This innovative volume provides research and practical results based on the original high-performing clinical microsystems research conducted at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Quality By Design, Second Edition, advances clinical microsystem theory and practice with new material and updates:New in the Second Edition: Global Impact: The microsystem approach has gained traction internationally, with healthcare organizations and universities in various countries successfully adapting and implementing the approach in specific healthcare cultural and contextual nuances. Real-world case studies showcase the microsystem approach’s success across diverse healthcare settings. Patient-Centered Care: Emphasis on coproduction of care, where patients and families are active partners in improvement Meeting Standards: Guidance on using the microsystem framework including effective meeting skills to ensure productivity and value of meetings. Team Coaching: Team Coaching case studies demonstrate its effectiveness in empowering frontline teams and improving their capabilities. Simultaneously, insights into multi-level leadership guide horizontal and vertical integration efforts for organizational success. Workforce Development and Well-being: Updated strategies for interprofessional education and development early in a career and throughout a career to learn to provide care and improve care is included System-Wide Improvement: New models and insights underscores the importance of integrating micro, meso, and macro systems to create a cohesive and efficient healthcare system. This involves aligning goals, processes, and communication across different levels of the organization. Data-Driven Decision Making: Strategies for building information-rich environments and leveraging data at all levels including key measurement and change management techniques. Patient Safety and Reliability: A personal case study offers a fresh perspective on error prevention and improving reliability Action Guide: An updated guide to accelerating improvement in clinical mesosystems. Remember: Successful implementation of the microsystem approach requires a long-term commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation. By fostering a culture of improvement and empowering staff at all levels, organizations can harness the power of microsystems to achieve their quality and safety goals. This expanded edition solidifies Quality by Design as an indispensable resource for anyone committed to transforming healthcare through the power of microsystems.
Quality By Design
by Eugene C. Nelson Paul B. Batalden Marjorie M. GodfreyQuality by Design reflects the research and applied training conducted at Dartmouth Medical School under the leadership of Gene Nelson, Paul Batalden, and Marjorie Godfrey. The book includes the research results of high-performing clinical microsystems, illustrative case studies that highlight individual clinical programs, guiding principles that are easily applied, and tools, techniques, and methods that can be adapted by clinical practices and interdisciplinary clinical teams. The authorsdescribe how to develop microsystems that can attain peak performance through active engagement of interdisciplinary teams in learning and applying improvement science and measurement;explore the essence of leadership for clinical Microsystems;show what mid-level leaders can do to enable peak performance at the front lines of care;outline the design and redesign of services and planning care to match patient needs with services offered;examine the issue of safety;describe the vital role of data in creating a rich and useful information environment;provide a core curriculum that can build microsystems' capability, provide excellent care, promote a positive work environment, and contribute to the larger organization.Ancillary materials for use in classroom teaching, training, or coaching are available at http://clinicalmicrosystem.org/materials/
Quality by Design for Biopharmaceutical Drug Product Development
by Feroz Jameel Susan Hershenson Mansoor A. Khan Sheryl Martin-MoeThis volume explores the application of Quality by Design (QbD) to biopharmaceutical drug product development. Twenty-eight comprehensive chapters cover dosage forms, liquid and lyophilized drug products. The introductory chapters of this book define key elements of QbD and examine how these elements are integrated into drug product development. These chapters also discuss lessons learned from the FDA Office of Biotechnology Products pilot program. Following chapters demonstrate how QbD is used for formulation development ranging from screening of formulations to developability assessment to development of lyophilized and liquid formats. The next few chapters study the use of small-scale and surrogate models as well as QbD application to drug product processes such as drug substance freezing and thawing, mixing, sterile filtration, filling, lyophilization, inspection and shipping and handling. Later chapters describe more specialized applications of QbD in the drug product realm. This includes the use of QbD in primary containers, devices and combination product development. The volume also explores QbD applied to vaccine development, automation, mathematical modeling and monitoring, and controlling processes and defining control strategies. It concludes with a discussion on the application of QbD to drug product technology transfer as well as overall regulatory considerations and lifecycle management. Quality by Design for Biopharmaceutical Drug Product Development is an authoritative resource for scientists and researchers interested in expanding their knowledge on QbD principles and uses in creating better drugs.