Author/Editor     Robida, Andrej
Title     Program kakovosti v zdravstvu na ravni države
Type     članek
Source     In: E-zdravje v Sloveniji. Zbornik kongresa Slovenskega društva za medicinsko informatiko; 2004 dec 1; Bled. Ljubljana: Slovensko društvo za medicinsko informatiko,
Publication year     2004
Volume     str. 194-201
Language     slo
Abstract     In this article a national program for quality in healthcare is described. Structures and contents for an introduction and sustainability of total quality management/continuous quality improvement at the national level are explained and the establishment of an Agency for quality and improvement in healthcare is proposed . International and European background are mentioned. Decision of the European Commission is also given. A system for quality in healthcare which will be implemented at national level is shown. The importance of outcomes and other quality indicators that will serve as a basis for performance assessment and accountability of healthcare organizations are emphasized. There is a need for an electronic programs and methods in the field of indicators, selfassessment and accreditation of healthcare organizations.
Descriptors     QUALITY ASSURANCE, HEALTH CARE
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY
COMPUTER COMMUNICATION NETWORKS