Macdonald M, Boulianne R
Sisters of Charity of Ottawa Health Service, Ontario, Canada.
Healthc Manage Forum. 1995 Fall;8(3):44-51. doi: 10.1016/S0840-4704(10)60918-0.
This article discusses the information a board needs to ensure that a systematic and strategic approach is taken to the management of quality throughout the organization; the outcomes of care/service meet professional standards, external requirements and key expectations of clients; and care/service is continually being improved. A practical framework for the reporting of quality management issues and their implications is provided, within the context of a chronic care/long-term care setting with multiple levels of care. The constraints presented by issue-based reporting are also addressed briefly.
