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Applying Quality Improvement Principles and Techniques in Public Mental Health Systems

Applying Quality Improvement Principles and Techniques in Public Mental Health Systems Richard L. Elliott M.D., Ph.D. 1 1 Mercer University School of Medicine Public mental health administrators are increasingly being beld accountable for outcomes in mental health systems characterized by longstanding, complex, and seemingly intractable problems. To meet demands for accountability and to satisfy accreditation requirements, the principles and techniques of quality improvement are especially useful. The author draws on his experience as a surveyor for the joint Commission on Accreditation of Healtbcare Organizations to show the potential applicability of quality improvement in public mental health systems. He presents illustrations of quality improvement principles in the areas of patient advocacy monitoring hospital admissions, and monitoring use of restraints. Note: The author thanks Roger Coleman, M.D., Leo Kirven, M.D., Anthony Pelonero, M.D., and James Mimbs, M.D. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Psychiatric Services American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc (Journal)

Applying Quality Improvement Principles and Techniques in Public Mental Health Systems

Psychiatric Services , Volume 45 (5): 439 – May 1, 1994

Applying Quality Improvement Principles and Techniques in Public Mental Health Systems

Psychiatric Services , Volume 45 (5): 439 – May 1, 1994

Abstract

Richard L. Elliott M.D., Ph.D. 1 1 Mercer University School of Medicine Public mental health administrators are increasingly being beld accountable for outcomes in mental health systems characterized by longstanding, complex, and seemingly intractable problems. To meet demands for accountability and to satisfy accreditation requirements, the principles and techniques of quality improvement are especially useful. The author draws on his experience as a surveyor for the joint Commission on Accreditation of Healtbcare Organizations to show the potential applicability of quality improvement in public mental health systems. He presents illustrations of quality improvement principles in the areas of patient advocacy monitoring hospital admissions, and monitoring use of restraints. Note: The author thanks Roger Coleman, M.D., Leo Kirven, M.D., Anthony Pelonero, M.D., and James Mimbs, M.D.

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American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc (Journal)
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Copyright © 1994 American Psychiatric Association. All rights reserved.
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1075-2730
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Abstract

Richard L. Elliott M.D., Ph.D. 1 1 Mercer University School of Medicine Public mental health administrators are increasingly being beld accountable for outcomes in mental health systems characterized by longstanding, complex, and seemingly intractable problems. To meet demands for accountability and to satisfy accreditation requirements, the principles and techniques of quality improvement are especially useful. The author draws on his experience as a surveyor for the joint Commission on Accreditation of Healtbcare Organizations to show the potential applicability of quality improvement in public mental health systems. He presents illustrations of quality improvement principles in the areas of patient advocacy monitoring hospital admissions, and monitoring use of restraints. Note: The author thanks Roger Coleman, M.D., Leo Kirven, M.D., Anthony Pelonero, M.D., and James Mimbs, M.D.

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Psychiatric ServicesAmerican Psychiatric Publishing, Inc (Journal)

Published: May 1, 1994

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