Quality of Care Indicators in the AMEDD (Army Medical Department)

Abstract

This study looked at the feasibility of the United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD) constructing a list of Quality of Care Indicators with which it could monitor the care given in its hospital system. Methodology included a literature review, inquiry into current military and civilian quality assurance programs, and considered the impact of using automated patient data systems in the AMEDD. The study concluded that rather than constructing a single list of indicators the AMEDD should utilize automated patient data systems to allow the construction of varying lists of indicators tailored to the unique needs of individual users. The study also concluded that the management of quality assurance programs at the MEDCOM level requires somewhat different management techniques than previously envisioned.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA139052

Entities

People

  • A. D. Mangelsdorff
  • Donald E. O'brien
  • James M. King

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Systems Analysis and Design