title: Taking the leap of faith: applying continuous quality improvement techniques to home care.
abstract: Methods of evaluating quality in home care are undergoing fundamental change. Accrediting bodies, such as JCAHO and NLN's CHAP have implemented new home care standards that address quality improvement rather than the familiar quality assurance. This article introduces the concept of continuous quality improvement and demonstrates its application in a home care setting.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Spilotro
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Steinbach
mesh_terms: D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*