title: Building clinical pathways.
abstract: TQM principles change the work environment so that point-of-service personnel can improve health care delivery to patients. The clinical pathway process starts with the principles of TQM. In the era of managed care, health care resources can be managed effectively using a clinical pathway. The multidisciplinary team has the opportunity to improve the health care services provided to patients.
authors.affiliation: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Leininger
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*