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I’m thrilled to share that I’ve completed an online course on the Foundation of Healthcare Quality Management! This course has provided me with essential skills and knowledge to improve healthcare quality and patient safety. Key learnings include: 1. Quality Management Systems (QMS): Implementing effective systems to maintain and improve quality. 2. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to standards. 3. Internal Audits and Assessments: Evaluating and improving compliance with policies and procedures. 4. Patient Safety and Risk Management: Developing protocols to minimize risks. 5. Performance Measurement: Monitoring KPIs and quality metrics for continuous improvement. I’m excited to apply these principles to enhance healthcare quality and patient care. #HealthcareQuality #ContinuousImprovement #PatientSafety

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Delivering excellent healthcare service requires a two-pronged approach: quality management (QM) and quality assurance (QA). QM involves proactive measures to ensure consistent, high-quality care through standardized policies, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. QA focuses on verifying adherence to these standards through internal and external audits, and incorporating patient feedback. By working together, QM and QA create a cycle of excellence in health systems, prioritizing patient safety, satisfaction, and compliance with regulations. This approach leads to a thriving health system that delivers exceptional healthcare and builds trust with patients. #OperationalExcellenceInHealthSystems #BuildingRobust&ResilientHealthSystems

Hello LinkedIn Family, am excited to share my journey on mainstreaming Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Assurance, and Quality Control interventions in public health! Having served in the M&E Space for over 7 years at a leading research institute tackling infectious diseases, I've learned valuable insights on maximizing opportunities to integrate M&E practices into our operations. Key strategies I've employed include: 1. Collaboration is Key: Working closely with QMS, QA, and QC teams to align M&E frameworks with existing processes, ensuring seamless integration. 2. Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging M&E data to drive evidence-based decisions, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of public health interventions. I know from experience this may be challenging because some staff would rather use experience than the data presented. It’s our role in M&E to ensure that data integrity is enhanced to boost confidence in what’s presented to stakeholders for informed decision making. 3. Continuous Improvement: Implementing a culture of continuous improvement by regularly assessing and adapting M&E methodologies to meet evolving needs and challenges. By bridging the gap between M&E and quality management, we've not only enhanced the impact of our interventions but also fostered a culture of accountability and transparency. Together, we're shaping a healthier future for our communities! Have an awesome Tuesday. #PublicHealth #QualityManagement #MonitoringAndEvaluation #InfectiousDiseases #Healthcare #DataDriven #ContinuousImprovement #Accountability #Transparency #HealthInterventions #Research #ImpactMeasurement #Collaboration #QualityAssurance #QualityControl #HealthcareQuality #MandE #HealthMetrics #HealthAnalytics #ResearchInstitute #ExperienceSharing #HealthcareLeadership #HealthcareManagement #DataAnalysis #HealthOutcomes #HealthResearch #PublicHealthImpact #HealthcareInnovation #ViralPost #M&Econsultancy

Gap Closure The audit is over and gaps identified what next? Gap closure refers to the process of addressing discrepancies identified during an audit or performance evaluation. It is the key to ensuring lasting, continuous improvement and patient safety. How do we close gaps? 📍 Prioritize and analyze the severity and impact: Evaluate each gap's level of risk to patient safety and quality care, then categorize them based on urgency and the resources available. 📍Develop Action: Create a detailed action plan and delegate the responsibility to the individual who will be accountable for addressing the gap. 📍Implement Corrective Measures: Execute the action plan systematically. This might involve revising procedures, retraining staff, updating policies, acquiring new equipment, etc. 📍Monitoring and Follow-Up: Establish mechanisms to monitor the implementation of corrective measures and regularly track their progress. 📍Document and Report: Keep detailed records of actions taken and improvements made as a result of the audit. This documentation is vital for compliance purposes and future audits. Find Value 🤷♀️ My name is Emily I remain your go-to expert in patient safety and QMS. Follow Connect and hit the notification bell on my profile to learn more about healthcare quality. P.S. With limited resources, what would you choose to implement first: patient care or hospital infrastructure? Share in the comment. #GapClosure #ContinuousImprovement #PatientSafet #ActionPlan #Monitoring #healthcareaudits

In healthcare organizations, It is known that Compliance & Accreditation can be used as a risk management tool for patient safety improvement. The picture below portrays the synergy of several professionals (judge and jury) pursuing a hard accreditation procedure. So glad to be part of this process, a milestone that involves the hard work of a Peruvian healthcare facility #clinicalEngineering #biomedicalEngineering #healthcare #accreditation #compliance

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Aligning #CQC Regulations with #ClinicalSafety standards. An opportunity for cohesion? Quality Management Systems are commonplace in healthcare and all have similar fundamental elements. In the NHS, this applies to standards and regulations such as DCB0129, DCB0160 and those enforced by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) with commonalities presenting opportunities to transfer best practice across what could be perceived as siloed regulated areas. In our latest Expert Insights Blog, written by CQC Lead and Clinical Safety Officer Nick Pavard we unpack how organisations can align #RegulatedActivities that form part of the CQC assessment with Clinical Safety standards like #DCB0160. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eUrEr7zC

Quality Management Systems are increasingly becoming part & parcel of high performing healthcare organisations endorsed by NHS E & the wider field of Improvement: ⛰️Quality Planning - starts with the needs of the patient and service users, designing strategy and services to service the needs & lead the organisational direction 🔄Quality Improvement - involves a systematic and coordinated approach to solving a problem using specific methods and tools with the aim of bringing about a measurable improvement. 👍Quality Control - is owned and managed by those closest to where the work takes place to sustain improvements and produce reliable outcomes 📈Quality Assurance - a crucial way to evaluate the ongoing performance of the system For those on the journey or looking to learn, this is one of the better free collation of resources, it's well worth a peak: https://lnkd.in/e2as3Uwx Also if you're working on the topic and looking for inspiration, catch our library of webinars from our implementation journeys of QMSs with various partner orgs: https://lnkd.in/eQzJdBAQ #QMS #ContinuousQualityImprovement #Juran #Healthcare The Health Foundation Dr. Joy Furnival CEng MIET Emma Adams Aklak Choudhury Nim Chandran

How does a well-functioning QMS looks like?   A great, well-functioning QMS is like a bridge that ensures the smooth flow of patient care and health services. Here are the characteristics of a good QMS:  ✍Patient-focused: QMS prioritizes patient safety and satisfaction, with processes designed to meet their needs and expectations.    ✍Leadership commitment: these are the key decisions that influence how effectively a QMS will be in the organization.  ✍Continuous Quality Improvement: This is achieved through regular monitoring, evaluation, and adaptation of the QMS.    ✍Risk Management: A good QMS in healthcare incorporates risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with patient care, treatment, and operational processes.    ✍Training and Competency: It is to ensure that healthcare professionals are well-trained and competent in their roles. It embraces continuous education and training programs for the health worker to maintain high standards of patient care.  ✍Patient Feedback and Engagement: Incorporating patient feedback mechanisms into the QMS allows for continuous evaluation of patient satisfaction, which gives room for improvement that aligns with patient needs and expectations. Remember, a QMS is not a document but a living system that constantly revolves around meeting the needs of patients and providing dynamic healthcare.   Have we met? Follow, connect, and REM to hit the notification bell 🔔 on my profile to learn more about QMS and patient safety. P.S. What does a good QMS mean to you? Good Salary? Share in the comment #patientcare #patientsafety #effectiveQMS #Healthcare #Leadership #QI