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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the flaws in patient care delivery in many healthcare organizations. Hospitals scrambled to deal with inadequate supplies of ventilators and personal protective equipment while simultaneously combating the inefficiencies inherent in their existing systems. Outpatient areas struggled to deliver care in an environment that was safe for both workers and patients. The pandemic was a reminder that a focus on comprehensive quality management is vital to the daily work of healthcare providers and those they treat. Applying Quality Management in Healthcare: A Systems Approach examines the real-world tools and techniques necessary for improving systems that affect patient care outcomes. Author Patrice L. Spath explains how to explore and modify interconnected systems to make lasting changes that benefit the entire organization. This updated edition features a new chapter on three organizational characteristics that advance success in quality management: continuous improvement, high reliability, and accountability. Throughout, the book emphasizes the role of leadership in all aspects of quality. Management concepts are supported by real-life examples from di

Who reads Applying Quality Management in Healthcare: A Systems Approach, Fifth Edition?

Author

Spath MA, Patrice L.

Publisher

AUPHA/HAP Book

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9781640552777

Category

health

Subjects

Medical, Science, Health Related Professions

Rating

4.2 / 5 (16 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14