Quality assurance through in-house hospital inspections
Swamidoss, P.
Journal of the National Medical Association 77(7): 581-584
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0027-9684 PMID: 4046058 Document Number: 261284
Hospitals, particularly those that are teaching institutions, must function at a high level of efficiency and effectiveness if they are to render excellent patient care, maintain accreditation, and provide a sound environment for learning and research. An urban 500-bed teaching hospital found that conducting its own internal monthly inspections produced several benefits in the areas of patient care, infection control, maintenance, safety, and administration. This hospital's in-house inspections also reduced anxiety in preparing for visits from various licensing agencies and review boards. Generally, this hospital has found that an in-house inspection program is a valid means of quality assurance in all areas of hospital work.