Voutilainen P, Loikkanen R
Sairaanhoitaja (1991). 1993(4):6-12.
The purpose of this article is to describe the developmental level of QA in Finland. Working unit, regional and national level QA activities are reflected. The major effort to study the current situation of nursing QA was taken by STAKES (The National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health) in the beginning of 1993. Over 1200 institutions received a questionnaires where their QA activities were inquired. The increasing need for multiprofessional cooperation, better information and participation of nursing care personnel are discussed. To utilize research findings and to increase resources and skills of nursing care personnel to perform small scale studies are seen essential for QA advancement. To receive good quality care is a right of all patients. The nursing care personnel is responsible to deliver that kind of care. QA is a means to provide it. Accountability is demanded by both public and profession itself. Nurses have taken the leadership in providing good quality nursing care.
本文旨在描述芬兰质量保证（QA）的发展水平。文中反映了工作单位、地区和国家层面的质量保证活动。1993年初，国家福利与健康研究发展中心（STAKES）对护理质量保证的现状进行了主要研究工作。超过1200家机构收到了关于其质量保证活动的调查问卷。文中讨论了多专业合作、更好的信息以及护理人员参与度方面日益增长的需求。利用研究成果以及增加护理人员进行小规模研究的资源和技能对于质量保证的推进至关重要。接受优质护理是所有患者的权利。护理人员有责任提供此类护理。质量保证是提供优质护理的一种手段。公众和专业本身都要求有问责制。护士在提供优质护理方面发挥了引领作用。
