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Oxford University Press An Introduction to Quality Assurance in Health Care
Book SynopsisAvedis Donabedian''s name is synonymous with quality of medical care. He unravelled the mystery behind the concept by defining it in clear operational terms and provided detailed blueprints for both its measurement (known as quality assessment) and its improvement (known as quality assurance). Many before him claimed that quality couldn''t be defined in concrete objective terms. He demonstrated that quality is an attribute of a system which he called structure, a set of organized activities which he called process, and an outcome which results from both. In this book Donabedian tells the full story of quality assessment and assurance in simple, clear terms. He defines the meaning of quality, explicates its components, and provides clear and systematic guides to its assessment and enhancement. His style is lucid, succinct, systematic and yet personal, almost conversational.Trade Review"The book provides an excellent and refreshing summary statement of his scholarly articles and three-volume work in defining, monitoring, and assessing quality in healthcare...he provides a valuable example of how important it is to formulate a conceptual framework in the effort to improve the quality of healthcare."--Doody'sTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION ; 1. The Components of Quality in Health Care ; 2. Determining What to Monitor ; 3. Determining Priorities in Monitoring ; 4. Selecting Approaches to Assessing Performance ; 5. Formulating Criteria and Standards ; 6. Obtaining the Necessary Information ; 7. Choosing When and How to Monitor ; 8. Constructing a Monitoring System ; 9. Bringing About Behaviour Change ; 10. The Effectiveness of Quality Monitoring
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Bloomsbury USA 3pl Social Work Practice Practical Social Work
Book SynopsisVeronica Coulshedwas Head of Applied Social Studies at the University of Sunderland, UK, before her untimely death in 1992.Joan Ormeis Emeritus Professor of Social Work in the Glasgow School of Social Work (GSSW), UK, where she was founding Head of the School.Trade Review'This book is a classic that has stood the test of time. It has the edge over the competition in terms of reputation, the range of areas covered in a holistic way and the high quality level of discussion and analysis.' - Professor Brian Littlechild, Associate Head of School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, UK and Chair of BASW Editorial Advisory Board 'I will happily recommend the text to all social work students across the qualifying period of their studies. It is essential introductory reading, because:it is selectively informative, yet comprehensive, and covers the core elements of what students need to engage with as they embark on their studies leading to the social work qualification; it is written in language that is student friendly and yet academic, so that students will access and engage with, and develop better understanding of social work concepts that are in current use; it features case studies, reflective exercises, chapter introductions and overviews, and research prompts -all of which will further facilitate better understanding and engagement with social work practice for the novice social work student, whatever their learning approach/needs might be; it enables students to make the links 'from theory to practice' a less daunting, and enjoyable experience. I have confidence in the author's established credibility and leadership in contributing to social work education.' - Marie Joseph, Independent Academic in Social Work and Former Senior Lecturer at University of East London, UK Reviews of previous edition '[A] key text for social work students and a useful resource for practitioners and lecturers.' - British Journal of Social Work 'The book has always been a perfect jumping off point for students.' - Social Work Practice 'Fantastic book...Easy book to read, good examples and easy to apply in practice.' - Von Kelso, Practice Learning Assessor and Lecturer, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Hull, UK 'This is an excellent core text for student social workers...[it]forms the basis by which students have to underpin their fieldwork practice.' - Marguerita McGovern, Department of Political Science & Sociology, National University of IrelandTable of ContentsPreface Theory for Practice PART I SOCIAL WORK PROCESSES Social Work Processes: Assessment Social Work Processes: Advocacy and Partnership Social Work Processes: Communication Social Work Processes: Review and Reflection PART II METHODS OF INTERVENTION Counselling Crisis Interventions Problem-solving Practice Cognitive-Behavioural Work PART III CONTEXTS OF INTERVENTION Working with Children and Families Working with Adults Working with Groups Working with Communities Conclusion.
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Springer Depression and Globalization
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iUniverse The Health Care Managers Guide to Continuous Quality Improvement
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Nano 2.0 Business Press The Medical Entrepreneur Pearls Pitfalls and Practical Business Advice for Doctors Third Edition
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Wiley Elementary Economic Evaluation in Health Care
Book SynopsisThere is a growing reliance on all health care workers to understand and practice economic evaluation. This comprehensive book written in jargon-free language provides a basic introduction to the subject. It succeeds in explaining both the principles of economic evaluation and how to use them. The second edition has been revised throughout and now includes a chapter on decision making, which explains the tools of systematic reviewing so bringing the book right up to date.Table of Contents1. About health economics. Equity. The importance of economic evaluation. Economic logic - resources, margin, and opportunity cost. Economic logic and medical ethics. The expansion and evolution of health economics. Suggested reading. 2. The basis of economic evaluation. Methods of economic evaluation. Suggested reading. 3. Cost-of-illnes studies (coi). Scenario for cost-of-illness study. Conclusion. Areas of controversy. Suggested reading. 4. Cost-minimisation analysis (cma). Scenario for cost-minimisation analysis. Areas of controversy. Footnote. Suggested reading. 5. Cost-effectiveness analysis (cea). Scenario for cost-effectiveness analysis. Areas of controversy. Suggested reading. 6. Cost-utility analysis (cua). Scenario for cost-utility analysis. Areas of controversy. Suggested reading. 7. Cost-benefit analysis (cba). Scenario for cost-benefit analysis. Areas of controversy. Suggested reading. 8. Current issues. Economic evaluation and clinical trials. Uses of economic literature. Secondary economic evaluations. Quality and peer review of economic submissions. Bmj referees' checklist. Interest groups. Health economists' study group (hesg). Suggested reading. Recommended reviews. Appendix 1 Costing methodology for any type of economic evaluation. Appendix 2 Economic logic applied to management of health services - forms of economic appraisal. Appendix 3 An introduction to health care decision analysis. Appendix 4 Glossary
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St Martin's Press The Checklist Manifesto How to Get Things Right
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of Being Mortal and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist.We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologiesneither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon and writer Atul Gawande finds a remedy in the humblest and simplest of techniques: the checklist. First introduced decades ago by the U.S. Air Force, checklists have enabled pilots to fly aircraft of mind-boggling sophistication. Now innovative checklists are being adopted in hospitals around the world, helping doctors and nurses respond to everything from flu epidemics to avalanches. Even in the immensely complex world of surgery, a simple ninety-second variant has cut the rate of fatalities by more than a third. In riveting stories, Gawande takes us f
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Springer Handbook of Hospital Medicine
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Anderson Wallace Publishing Joshuas Story Uncovering the Morecambe Bay NHS Scandal
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Legare Street Press Bulletin of the North Carolina Board of Health serial v.3
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