Total quality management in behavioral health care.
The literature on total quality management or continuous quality improvement in the behavioral health care field is just beginning to emerge. Although most of the evidence on its effectiveness remains anecdotal, it seems clear that it can work in behavioral health care organizations with strong leadership support and a long-term commitment.
Development and Organizational Consultants, Inc., St Louis, Missouri, USA.
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D006801:Humans; D008332:Management Quality Circles / Q000458:organization & administration; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000145:classification / Q000458:organization & administration; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*