title: TQM in critical care.
abstract: No consistently accepted methods reliably measure quality differences among and within critical care units (CCUs). With total quality management, physicians and nurses have the framework to accurately assess the organizational climate of their CCU. A study asks nurses to identify organizational components in their CCU.
authors.affiliation: Kent State University, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Massarweh
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003325:Coronary Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*