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Using SPC to analyze quality indicators in a healthcare organization
Author(s) -
Kaminsky Frank C.,
Maleyeff John,
Providence Sherry,
Purinton Esther,
Waryasz Mary
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of healthcare risk management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.221
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2040-0861
pISSN - 1074-4797
DOI - 10.1002/jhrm.5600170404
Subject(s) - quality (philosophy) , business , health care , computer science , process management , economics , philosophy , epistemology , economic growth
A tool of statistical process control (SPC) called a P Chart is introduced as a process‐ based approach for analyzing quality indicators in healthcare. The underlying methodology of a P Chart is described using card‐playing examples. A discussion on the implementation of SPC in healthcare follows, along with examples using Maryland Project quality indicators.