Quality Improvement in Critical Care: Selection and Development of Quality Indicators

Background. Caring for critically ill patients is complex and resource intensive. An approach to monitor and compare the function of different intensive care units (ICUs) is needed to optimize outcomes for patients and the health system as a whole. Objective. To develop and implement quality indicat...

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Main Authors: Carla A. Chrusch, Claudio M. Martin, The Quality Improvement in Critical Care Project
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2516765