Using SPC to analyze quality indicators in a healthcare organization.

Autor: Kaminsky, Frank C., Maleyeff, John, Providence, Sherry, Purinton, Esther, Waryasz, Mary
Zdroj: Journal of Healthcare Risk Management; Sep1997, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p14-22, 9p
Abstrakt: A tool of statistical process control (SPC) called a P Chart is introduced as a process- based approach for analyzing quality indicators in healthcare. The underlying methodology of a P Chart is described using card-playing examples. A discussion on the implementation of SPC in healthcare follows, along with examples using Maryland Project quality indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index