title: Quality assurance for a nutritional support service.
abstract: Quality assurance programs may significantly influence patient care by providing a systematic mechanism of self-assessment. An effective program should improve the level of care and have a positive effect on the fiscal base of a health care institution. The design of a useful quality assurance program is not a trivial matter. This report describes the details of a functioning quality assurance program developed for a multidisciplinary nutrition support service. The effect that such a program may have on patient care is also illustrated.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Geibig
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mirtallo
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Owens
mesh_terms: D004045:Dietary Services / Q000592:standards*; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010348:Patient Care Team; D016730:Program Development; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D000078329:Workforce