Question

Linder (1991) suggested that the implementers of CQI have tended to follow three basic strategies. True process improvement, and conforming are two of these strategies? What is the third strategy and why is it important?

Answer 1

Third strategies of CQI are--> improve health care quality

Health care is socially appropriate, universally accessible, scientifically sound first level care provided by health services and systems with a suitably trained workforce comprised of multi-disciplinary teams supported by integrated referral systems in a way that: gives priority to those most in need and addresses health inequalities; maximises community and individual self-reliance, participation and control; and involves collaboration and partnership with other sectors to promote public health. Comprehensive primary health care includes health promotion, illness prevention, treatment and care of the sick, community development, and advocacy and rehabilitation.

quality improvement was first introduced into health care in the Healthcare organisation started moving away from looking and assessing past health care activities such as care processes and outcomes This type of assessment is known as quality assurance. Organisations began using proactive and forward-looking methods like CQI based on the idea that improving the service as a whole (that   is   the   service   systems) and steps in providing care (that is care   processes) in a continuous ongoing manner can lead to better outcomes.