A basic and practical overview of the six steps of outcome-based quality improvement. Selecting target outcomes: practical application.
Murdock
Kathleen
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Education Coordinator, Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care, Inc., Easton, MD 21601, USA. kmurdock@dfmc.org
D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups / Q000458:organization & administration; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States