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International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance

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Articles

Articles

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1590910	Introducing quality assurance: an exercise in audacity Hannu Vuori (pp. 10-15) Keywords: Health services, Quality assurance ArticleType: Conceptual paper View HTML | View PDF (55 KB) | Reprints & Permissions
1590911	A comparative analysis of quality management standards for contract research organisations in clinical trials Elizabeth Murray, Rodney McAdam (pp. 16-33) Keywords: Best practice, Northern Ireland, Pharmaceuticals industry, Product trials, Quality management, Standards ArticleType: Research paper View HTML | View PDF (105 KB) | Reprints & Permissions
1590912	Health care performance and accountability J. Dummer (pp. 34-39) Keywords: Health services, Management accountability, Performance management, Quality assurance ArticleType: Viewpoint View HTML | View PDF (67 KB) | Reprints & Permissions
1590913	Cardiac surgery productivity and throughput improvements Juha-Matti Lehtonen, Jaakko Kujala, Juhani Kouri, Mikko Hippeläinen (pp. 40-52) Keywords: Finland, Health services, Heart, Productivity rate, Surgery ArticleType: Research paper View HTML | View PDF (168 KB) | Reprints & Permissions
1590914	Developing nursing: the contribution to quality Stephen G. Wright (pp. 53-60) Keywords: Nursing, Quality assurance, United Kingdom ArticleType: Case study View HTML | View PDF (186 KB) | Reprints & Permissions
1590915	Change of heart: How a team of North Kirklees Primary Care Trust clinicians used performance management principles to improve coronary heart disease services Sue Jackson, Gillian Morgan (pp. 61-76) Keywords: Diseases, England, European Foundation for Quality Management, Heart, Primary care, Quality standards ArticleType: Case study View HTML | View PDF (286 KB) | Reprints & Permissions
1590916	Blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals J.J.E. van Everdingen, N.S. Klazinga, A.F. Casparie (pp. 77-83) Keywords: Blood transfusions, Hospitals, Quality assurance, The Netherlands ArticleType: Research paper View HTML | View PDF (174 KB) | Reprints & Permissions
1590917	Marketing blood drives to students: a case study Laurence Leigh, Michael Bist, Roxana Alexe (pp. 84-95) Keywords: Blood transfusions, Hungary, Marketing strategy, Student ArticleType: Case study View HTML | View PDF (368 KB) | Reprints & Permissions

Editorial

An auspicious and sad occasion

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1590918	An auspicious and sad occasion Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now Author(s): Keith Hurst View HTML

A tribute to Robin Gourlay

A tribute to Robin Gourlay

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1590919	A tribute to Robin Gourlay Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now Author(s): Roger Dyson View HTML

Note from the publisher

Emerald at 40

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1590920	Emerald at 40 Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now Author(s): Rebecca Marsh View HTML

News and views

World Health Organisation

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1590921	World Health Organisation Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

USA - AHCA: today's nursing home quality summit next step toward advancing seniors’ access to highest quality long-term care services

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1590922	USA - AHCA: today's nursing home quality summit next step toward advancing seniors’ access to highest quality long-term care services Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

USA - The Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine, voluntary HIV screening in health care settings: new recommendations designed to increase early diagnosis of HIV infection as a pathway to improved treatment and prevention

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1590923

USA - The Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine, voluntary HIV screening in health care settings: new recommendations designed to increase early diagnosis of HIV infection as a pathway to improved treatment and prevention Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

Canada - Health Canada announces $8.1 million for NurseOne Portal: cutting edge tool another step to improving health care

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1590924	Canada - Health Canada announces $8.1 million for NurseOne Portal: cutting edge tool another step to improving health care Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

Australasia -Health spending grows 10 percent to $87 billion

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1590925	Australasia -Health spending grows 10 percent to $87 billion Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

New Zealand - Máori health providers celebrate with Whánau Ora Awards

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1590926	New Zealand - Máori health providers celebrate with Whánau Ora Awards Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

UK - Audit Commission reveals use of resources judgements for NHS bodies

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1590927	UK - Audit Commission reveals use of resources judgements for NHS bodies Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

UK - Health Challenge England launch event October 2006

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1590928	UK - Health Challenge England launch event October 2006 Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

UK - The Health Foundation calls for more support to help NHS trusts improve quality and safety

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1590929	UK - The Health Foundation calls for more support to help NHS trusts improve quality and safety Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

Ireland - Health sectoral plan sets out clear commencement dates for new disability entitlements

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1590930	Ireland - Health sectoral plan sets out clear commencement dates for new disability entitlements Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

Finland - Finns have heavy health agenda ahead

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1590931	Finland - Finns have heavy health agenda ahead Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

European Union - Patient mobility: Commission to launch public consultation on EU framework for health services

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1590932	European Union - Patient mobility: Commission to launch public consultation on EU framework for health services Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

Recent publications

Solution-focused Nursing – Rethinking Practice

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1590933	Solution-focused Nursing – Rethinking Practice Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML

Supporting Self Care in Primary Care

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1590934	Supporting Self Care in Primary Care Journal: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Vol : 20 Issue: 1 Special Issue: 20th anniversary commemorative issue: quality then, quality now View HTML