Sluyter G V, Barnette J E
Missouri Institute of Mental Health, University of Missouri, St. Louis 63139, USA.
J Ment Health Adm. 1995 Summer;22(3):278-85. doi: 10.1007/BF02521123.
The search for models or "benchmarks" that reflect the successful application of total quality management (TQM) to the mental health field is one that goes largely unrewarded. This article describes a case study of one comprehensive mental health center that has made a serious commitment to the philosophy and principles of TQM and that is reaping significant benefits from that effort.