Archive for May 30, 2010
Quality Management Theories – Quick Summary for the CME Provider
If you are interested in a very brief summary of some popular theories of quality management you might find this article and the related link helpful. The author describes the frameworks of Deming, Crosby, Juran, The European Foundation for Quality Management, and Ishikawa. The article is a short one with links you can chase for more information.
All Continuing Medical Education activities approved for CME credit by ACCME accredited providers are required to be improvement focused and must measure the intended improvements. Knowing these theories may help identify resources we can use for our own professional development.