Connecting quality improvement practices to reaccreditation

Article Abstract:

Educational institutions in the US are under increasing pressure to obtain accreditation. Although the process is considered voluntary, organisations are finding themselves at risk of losing funding, students and stakeholders without accreditation. A continuous quality improvement assessment program based on the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award criteria is currently gaining popularity.

Universities and colleges, Quality management, Schools

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The search for quality

Article Abstract:

Since Wayne Regional Orthopaedics PLLC (WRO) obtained ISO 9002 registration the small orthopaedic practice has identified less errors in data entry, improved patient satisfaction and efficiency, cost savings and improved revenues. Implementation of the ISO 9002 management system model cost the business $40,000 which was recouped during the first nine months of implementation.

Standards, Practice, Orthopedics, Wayne Regional Orthopaedics

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ISO 9001 without tears

Article Abstract:

Advice on constructing and administering an ISO 9001:2000 quality management system is presented. It is important for every procedure to have an owner, usually the person responsible for that task.

ISO 9000 (Standard)

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