Hospice quality improvement programs: An initial examination
Title
Hospice quality improvement programs: An initial examination
Creator
D'Onofrio CN; National Hospice Work Group
Identifier
Publisher
Journal Of Nursing Care Quality
Date
2001
Description
Recognizing that little is known about use of quality improvement (QI) processes to enhance care of the dying, 11 large hospices exchanged information about their QI programs. These hospices reported monitoring from 3 to 50 outcomes measured by various indicators and methods. Agencies that related QI to their organization's mission, goals, and strategic plan were more likely to have dedicated QI staff; a more intense, comprehensive, and participatory QI program; and more QI projects resulting in performance enhancement. Both accomplishments and difficulties were identified in several areas, including establishing benchmarks, involving staff, and using computer technology to manage and analyze QI data.
2001
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Journal Article
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Citation
D'Onofrio CN; National Hospice Work Group, “Hospice quality improvement programs: An initial examination,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 25, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/12024.