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How to run an effective improvement collaborative

How to run an effective improvement collaborative States that the NHS is using a "collaborative" method as part of its plans to carry out widespread improvements in care. Explains that a collaborative is a group of practitioners from different sites who meet periodically to exchange ideas and methods of making changes while maintaining quality. Gives ten suggestions for leaders who want to run an effective collaborative. Concludes that, by following these suggestions, a successful collaborative is not certain, but that waste of time and money will be less likely. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance Emerald Publishing

How to run an effective improvement collaborative

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2002 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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0952-6862
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10.1108/09526860210437403
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Abstract

States that the NHS is using a "collaborative" method as part of its plans to carry out widespread improvements in care. Explains that a collaborative is a group of practitioners from different sites who meet periodically to exchange ideas and methods of making changes while maintaining quality. Gives ten suggestions for leaders who want to run an effective collaborative. Concludes that, by following these suggestions, a successful collaborative is not certain, but that waste of time and money will be less likely.

Journal

International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance – Emerald Publishing

Published: Sep 1, 2002

Keywords: Service quality; Improvement

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