Using SPC to analyze quality indicators in a healthcare organization

Frank C. Kaminsky, John Maleyeff, Sherry Providence, Esther Purinton, Mary Waryasz

Journal of Healthcare Risk Management · 1997 · 18 citations · 3 references

Concepts

Abstract

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.

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