Experts agree quality is measurable, but agreeing on measurement is another matter
Tokarski, C.
Modern Healthcare 20(41): 36-37
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-7480 PMID: 10107220 Document Number: 363047
Putting quality initiatives into effect is going to be daunting, experts agreed at a conference sponsored by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Among other things, standards will need to be enforced in a way that encourages true internal improvement in hospitals rather than a cover-up mentality aimed at out-foxing inspectors.
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