The Purpose Of CQI

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Judy,
Thank you for sharing your ideas. I do agree that the main purpose of CQI is to meet the patients' need and expectations. in addition, these are how we get the reimbursement from the insurance company. With continuous quality improvement, hospitals can attract sick people to come and consume. CQI is an indispensable part of the organization.

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