Citation

Seid M, Lotstein D, Williams VL, Nelson C, Leuschner KJ, Diamant A, Stern S, Wasserman J, Lurie N. Annu. Rev. Public Health 2007; 28: 19-31.

Affiliation

RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA 90407, USA. michaelseid@sbcglobal.net

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Annual Reviews)

DOI

10.1146/annurev.publhealth.28.082206.094104

PMID

17201687

Abstract

Quality improvement (QI) methods have been used in many industries to improve performance and outcomes. This chapter reviews key QI concepts and their application to public health emergency preparedness (PHEP). We conclude that for QI to flourish and become standard practice, changes to the status quo are necessary. In particular, public health should build its capabilities in QI, enhance implementation, and align incentives to facilitate use of QI.

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