International journal of health care quality assurance
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Int J Health Care Qual Assur · Aug 2019
Quality improvement in hospice settings: perceptions of leaders.
The purpose of this paper is to explore and examine attitudes and perceptions of leaders on application of quality improvement (QI) strategies in a palliative and hospice care organization. ⋯ This manuscript can be of value to leaders, administrators and academicians who are interested in applying QI principles to healthcare processes especially in palliative and hospice care settings. Ability to work with others, solid communication and involvement of employees from all levels can help in streamlining current systems of care.