title: A comprehensive quality management approach.
abstract: Value analysis and shared governance are two management concepts relatively new to the health care industry. Operating together, they complement each other and can result in a comprehensive "quality management" plan. An example of this model in a purchasing decision illustrates the benefits that can result from use of this collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Hardy
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Forrer
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011367:Professional Staff Committees / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*