The place of health care standards in quality assurance.
Medical care standards are essential building blocks to quality care systems. Involvement of all staff levels in development and implementation will facilitate adherence and make appropriate allowances for deviations. Investing time and energy in these quality tools can yield greater efficiency and patient satisfaction.
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D012015:Reference Standards; D012237:Rhode Island