| Process improvement: what is it, why is it important, and how is it done? | |
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PMID: 20093610 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to provide enough information so beginners can feel comfortable starting and completing a simple radiology process improvement project. CONCLUSION: Medical practices (including radiology departments) need to address outstanding quality and safety issues that threaten their patients. Addressing these issues improves patient care and operational efficiency. We provide a review of our approach to process improvement and the established improvement methods. Many organizations and companies are available to support medical practices as they enter this field. |
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Authors:
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C Daniel Johnson; Rafael Miranda; Kenneth T Aakre; Catherine C Roberts; Maitray D Patel; Karl N Krecke |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 194 ISSN: 1546-3141 ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-22 Completed Date: 2010-02-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 461-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA. |
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Diagnostic Errors
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prevention & control Humans Organizational Culture Organizational Objectives Process Assessment (Health Care)* Program Development Program Evaluation Quality Assurance, Health Care* Radiology Department, Hospital / standards* United States |
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