The science of improvement as it relates to quality and safety in the ICU

C J Peden; K D Rooney

doi:10.1177/175114370901000409

The science of improvement as it relates to quality and safety in the ICU

C J Peden, K D Rooney

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Abstract

This paper seeks to explain some of the science and concepts used in quality improvement, including the use of run charts and control charts, the development and use of ‘bundles’ and the need to reduce variability to improve quality in critical care.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	260-265
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of the Intensive Care Society
Volume	10
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/175114370901000409
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

quality
bundles
critical care
improvement

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The science of improvement as it relates to quality and safety in the ICU

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