PMID: 9180430Apr 1, 1997Paper

CQI and anemia management: maximizing positive outcomes. Case study of the anemic patient

ANNA Journal
S Burrows-Hudson

Abstract

Quality improvement techniques provide a scientific approach that allows nurses and other health care professionals to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. Continuous quality improvement (CQI) encourages the health care team to move beyond minimum standards of care and create an environment in which all team members are continuously working to improve services. This article reviews the principles of CQI and discusses the nurses' role in implementing and maintaining a successful CQI program. Anemia management is used as an example to illustrate how CQI principles and tools can lead to improvements in patient outcomes.

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