In the healthcare system there are systematic measurements that exist to help ensure that healthcare providers are providing quality assurance. There are certain factors that are deemed of importance when debating on the topic of healthcare quality. “The definition of healthcare quality will differ, depending on the particular lens through which the health system is viewed” (Jones et al, 2014). Quality is based off the work done by the Institute of Medicine. This non –profit organization takes a number of factors into consideration such as: “patient centeredness, access, timeliness, equity, effectiveness, efficiency and safety” (Jones et al, 2014). Out of all the factors, I believe patient safety is of utmost importance. In the NHS (National Health Service), which is based in the United Kingdom “patient safety has re-emerged as a central concern” (Cochrane, 2014).
The NHS is what constitutes the healthcare system in the United Kingdom; it is publicly funded and provides services free of charge to the population (NHS, 2015). A system has emerged in order to help regulate affairs related to quality assurance. “The Health and Social Care Act of 20123 has established the principle of any qualified provider” …show more content…
The factors that are considered as indicators of quality assurance are based off of “patient outcomes and feasibility of data collection” (Jones et al, 2014). By taking these into account, the administration can ensure the needs of patient mix are met in the healthcare facility. A way in which the Pakistani government tried to improve maternal care was through the implementation of community based midwives (CMW). These midwives were to provide high quality care to the poor and underserved women of
The NHS is what constitutes the healthcare system in the United Kingdom; it is publicly funded and provides services free of charge to the population (NHS, 2015). A system has emerged in order to help regulate affairs related to quality assurance. “The Health and Social Care Act of 20123 has established the principle of any qualified provider” …show more content…
The factors that are considered as indicators of quality assurance are based off of “patient outcomes and feasibility of data collection” (Jones et al, 2014). By taking these into account, the administration can ensure the needs of patient mix are met in the healthcare facility. A way in which the Pakistani government tried to improve maternal care was through the implementation of community based midwives (CMW). These midwives were to provide high quality care to the poor and underserved women of