International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance: Volume 20 Issue 1

Introducing quality assurance: an exercise in audacity

The purpose of the paper is to examine commitment to quality assurance within health authorities.

A comparative analysis of quality management standards for contract research organisations in clinical trials

This article compares and contrasts the main quality standards in the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry with specific focus on Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the standard…

Health care performance and accountability

The purpose of the paper is to examine health care performance and accountability.

Cardiac surgery productivity and throughput improvements

The high variability in cardiac surgery length – is one of the main challenges for staff managing productivity. This study aims to evaluate the impact of six interventions on…

Developing nursing: the contribution to quality

The paper aims to examine the concept of a nurse development unit and its impact on the quality of nursing practice.

Change of heart: How a team of North Kirklees Primary Care Trust clinicians used performance management principles to improve coronary heart disease services

North Kirklees, an urban area in the East of England, known to have a 6.8 per cent incidence of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), embarked on a nurse‐led CHD primary prevention…

Blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals

The paper aims to investigate the quality in health care with regard to the blood transfusion policy in Dutch hospitals.

Marketing blood drives to students: a case study

The aim of this paper is to motivate blood donation among international students and demonstrate the applicability of marketing techniques in the health care sector.

New Zealand - Máori health providers celebrate with Whánau Ora Awards

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

UK - Health Challenge England launch event October 2006

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

Solution-focused Nursing – Rethinking Practice

World Health Organisation

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

An auspicious and sad occasion

Australasia -Health spending grows 10 percent to $87 billion

Emerald at 40

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

Finland - Finns have heavy health agenda ahead

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

Supporting Self Care in Primary Care

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

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

A tribute to Robin Gourlay