Svensk definition
Åtgärder avsedda att säkra eller förbättra vårdkvaliten i antingen en bestämd medicinsk situation eller inom en programverksamhet. Begreppet omfattar även prövning och utvärdering av vårdkvaliten, identifiering av problem eller brister i sjukvården, utformning av åtgärder för att råda bot på sådana brister och uppföljning av åtgärdernas effekt i verksamheten.
Engelsk definition
Activities and programs intended to assure or improve the quality of care in either a defined medical setting or a program. The concept includes the assessment or evaluation of the quality of care; identification of problems or shortcomings in the delivery of care; designing activities to overcome these deficiencies; and follow-up monitoring to ensure effectiveness of corrective steps.
Svenska synonymer
Bedömning av vårdkvalitet
Engelska synonymer
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