Continuos Quality Improvement and Accreditation

Progressus Press, Nicole Foster, Colleen Fischer, Daniel Guevara

• Publisher: Progressus Press
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9781966139966
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Operations

What separates a healthcare organization that merely survives from one that truly transforms lives? Continuous Quality Improvement and Accreditation answers that question with clarity, conviction, and purpose, equipping undergraduate students with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to elevate care quality in today's complex healthcare landscape. Grounded in a Christian worldview, this text presents quality management not simply as a regulatory obligation, but as an act of faithful stewardship - reflecting Scripture's call to examine, refine, and pursue excellence as an act of worship. Students will master the principles of performance measurement, data interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making, while exploring proven methodologies such as Plan-Do-Study-Act, Lean, and Six Sigma that drive sustainable organizational change. Patient safety, root cause analysis, reliability science, and utilization management are examined through both a technical and ethical lens, challenging future healthcare leaders to balance cost, access, and compassion without compromise. Accreditation standards and external regulatory frameworks are presented as powerful opportunities for accountability and transparency rather than burdensome requirements. By weaving biblical wisdom throughout each concept, this text inspires students to approach healthcare improvement with humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the dignity of every patient they will serve.