Integration of drug-usage evaluation with a quality assurance program.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a classic quote that is still heard. Although health professionals strive for continuous improvement in the understanding, prevention, and treatment of pathology, they commonly ignore the system for health care delivery. DUE provides an effective mechanism for continuous examination of the system and improvement of patient outcome as it relates to drug therapy. The movement toward integration of DUE and clinical profiles will bring the Medical Center closer to realizing the ultimate goal of total quality care.
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
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D002641:Chicago; D003211:Concurrent Review / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003625:Data Collection; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000592:standards*; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*