Quality Assurance in Dialysis (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 1999)

In examining the preface of our first book, it is increases needed. The Deming philosophy empha apparent that the editorial comments made in sizes that quality is never fully achieved: process 1994 are even more pertinent in today's cost- improvement is never ending. constrained healthcare environment than when But, what is quality? Without defining, David first written. We repeat them in part. Garvin makes the point that "in its original form, This is a time in history when the concept of quality activities were reactive and inspecti- quality is reaching new highs in terms of public oriented; today, quality related activities have awareness. Articles describing quality, CQI, qual broadened and are seen as essential for strategic ity tools, critical success factors, failures, and success" 1]. How can the broad context of quality lessons learned appear in local newspapers, trade be applied to the diverse aspects of ESRD? journals, scientific periodicals, and professional Furthermore, although far from a new concept, publications on a daily basis, yet implementation Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) has taken of a quality system in many hospital units is its place as a dominant theme in many industries. approached with caution and the basic tenants of CQI is more broadly applicable, both in concept quality systems and CQI continue to be misunder and execution, to service as well as manufacturi- stood. based operations."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Developments in Nephrology, 39
Release date:	February 1999
First published:	February 1999
Editors:	L. W Henderson • R S Thuma
Dimensions:	279 x 210 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	300
Edition:	2nd ed. 1999
ISBN-13:	978-0-7923-5281-5
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Urology & urogenital medicine Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Renal medicine > General
LSN:	0-7923-5281-5
Barcode:	9780792352815

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