Reviewing and improving a clinical effectiveness department's quality assurance model: Lessons learned
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
ISSN: 0952-6862
Article publication date: 8 May 2007
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to reflect on and share learning during reviewing and improving one primary care trust's clinical effectiveness department quality assurance model. It is recognized that the existing model focused on quality guideline production whilst implementation was almost unaddressed further than dissemination.
Design/methodology/approach
An analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the current strategy was conducted to identify the main issues followed by in‐depth consideration and application of a new QA model.
Findings
The case study reveals weaknesses in the existing QA model and potential improvements when a new QA model such as the European Foundation for Quality Management is applied – ensuring an outcome‐based QA method.
Originality/value
This article will be valuable to individuals interested in proposing, developing, ratifying and disseminating clinical guidelines with the intention of improving clinical outcomes.
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Citation
Hayes, S. (2007), "Reviewing and improving a clinical effectiveness department's quality assurance model: Lessons learned", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 20 No. 3, pp. 264-272. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526860710743390
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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