[Implementation and development of quality management in hospitals and private practice -- present state of the art].
Since 1. 1. 2004 both hospitals and private practices in Germany are required by law to implement a quality management (QM) system within their organization. Different QM systems with a number of advantages and disadvantages are available. It has been well-documented that implementing QM im-proves the quality of both processes and results, thus improving patient care. At present certification of the organization is not yet part of the official requirements, but seems a likely step.
Amon
Ulrich
U
PsoriSol-Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Hersbruck. amon@psorisol.de
Weidringer
Johann W
JW
D005858:Germany; D006761:Hospitals / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D005791:Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D011331:Private Practice / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care