title: A practical approach to TQI.
abstract: Total quality improvement (TQI) is a refreshing new approach to leadership that can be applied to a dialysis setting. The team approach to prospective data analysis is used for problem solution and reevaluation. Adapting theory to daily practical application can be successfully done using time, energy, and full senior management commitment. Staff education and involvement are essential to successful program implementation. Evaluation tools are easily adapted to analyze common dialysis problems. The initial time invested in education and data collection can be great but results in a streamlined process.
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Perras
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mattern
mesh_terms: D006436:Hemodialysis Units, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011446:Prospective Studies; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*