title: Implementation of unit-based continuous quality improvement approach to quality management: applying concepts to practice.
abstract: This article describes the implementation of unit-based continuous quality improvement approach to quality management and the resultant fostering of autonomy and decision-making among clinical nurses. Restructuring, education and evaluation activities during implementation are described. Nurses in the post-implementation evaluation survey stated that quality of care was improved by unit-based continuous quality improvement. Unit-based continuous quality improvement promotes a high level of clinical nurse involvement as evidenced by quality improvement initiatives and projects completed. Accompanying this involvement, is a system of continuous quality improvement which facilitates patient care improvement.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rossy
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Butt
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Simpson
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*