This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which quality management philosopher believed in a system that creates quality by prevention of ... (Read 127 times)

james

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
Which quality management philosopher believed in a system that creates quality by prevention of errors instead of appraisal?
 
  a. Deming
  b. Juran
  c. Donabedian
  d. Crosby

Question 2

Which organization required audits of care, which later became part of a quality assurance program?
 
  a. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH)
  b. The American Nurses Association (ANA)
  c. The National League for Nursing
  d. The American Hospital Association



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

phuda

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 348
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Crosby, known for his zero defects concept, defined quality as conformance to requirements. He believed that the system for creating quality is prevention of errors instead of appraisal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The JCAH required audits of care, called for by its initial quality assurance standards, and increased the number of multidisciplinary audits. The quality assurance program recommended by JCAH was a retrospective review of patient care through a closed-chart audit that focused on patient care outcomes.





 

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library