Barriers to quality improvement in healthcare

When we talk about quality in healthcare, we are talking about the degree to which health care services for individuals meet explicit or implied clinical guidelines or standards of care. Quality is related to the degree to which the process of delive...

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Sep 09, 2021
Site Quizzes – FAQ

How do I check the correct answers?Once you complete the quiz, it shows your total score. At the bottom of the result page look for the "Check Answer" button. By clicking on that button, you can view the correct answers. See the snapshot below:

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Sep 03, 2021
Stratified vs. Cluster Sampling

Cluster vs Strata:A cluster is a group of objects that are similar in some way. For example, a cluster of people who have similar interests, hobbies, or occupations. Strata is a term used in geology to describe layers of sedimentary rocks that have b...

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Aug 31, 2021
Difference Between Risk and Hazard

Hazard is any undesirable condition that may cause damage to people, property, or the environment. Risk is the probability that an undesirable event will occur. It is often defined as the likelihood of a negative outcome and its consequences. Risk me...

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Aug 31, 2021
Difference Between Audit Independence and Objectivity

Audit Independence:Audit independence refers to the ability of an audit team to perform an independent assessment without interference from management. It is achieved by having the right people on the audit team and by ensuring that they are free fro...

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Aug 31, 2021
SCOR model for improving supply chain management

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an area of study that has been growing at a rapid pace over the last decade. This growth is because businesses today are operating in a global environment. To survive, companies need to adapt to new markets and respon...

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Aug 27, 2021
Six Reasons Why Continuous Improvement Projects Fail

What are the main reasons why Continuous Improvement (CI) projects fail?Continuous improvement is an essential part of any organization's development strategy. It helps organizations improve their performance and become more efficient.We’ll start by...

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Aug 22, 2021
Histogram vs. Bar Chart

A histogram is a graphical representation of data. It shows the distribution of values within a set of data. The bars represent the number of observations at each value. Bar charts are similar to histograms but instead of showing the frequency of obs...

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Aug 17, 2021
Statutory vs. Regulatory Requirements

What is the difference between Statutory Requirements and Regulatory Requirements?The term "statutory and regulatory requirements" appear in ISO 9001:2015 for 12 times. These two requirements together are also called as the legal requirements. Howeve...

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Aug 02, 2021
PDCA vs. PDSA

What is the difference between PDCA and PDSA?The concept of PDCA is based on the scientific method. It was popularized by W. Edwards Deming. He later changed it to PDSA and called it Shewhart Cycle. Both PDCA cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act) and PDSA cyc...

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Aug 01, 2021