T Steiner1. 1. Klinik für Urologie, Prostatakarzinomzentrum/Schwerpunkt Niere im Onkologischen Zentrum, HELIOS Klinikum Erfurt, Nordhäuser Str. 74, 99089, Erfurt, Deutschland. thomas.steiner@helios-gesundheit.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Concepts for measuring and improving the quality of patient care in hospitals have become increasingly important in recent years. OBJECTIVES: The peer review procedure which has been developed by the Helios Clinic Group and Initiative for Quality Medicine (IQM) is described. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In peer review, medical records are reviewed by experienced external physicians. Inadequacies are identified, improvement protocols initiated, and concrete measures for improvement of patient care derived. RESULTS: The described procedure is able to identify patient risks and errors during the course of treatment with the subsequent goal of avoiding repetition. In a retrospective, observational quality management study, peer review led to a significant decrease in mortality rates for various diseases. CONCLUSIONS: Peer review represents the optimal procedure of medical quality management by systematic review and open discussion with colleagues.
BACKGROUND: Concepts for measuring and improving the quality of patient care in hospitals have become increasingly important in recent years. OBJECTIVES: The peer review procedure which has been developed by the Helios Clinic Group and Initiative for Quality Medicine (IQM) is described. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In peer review, medical records are reviewed by experienced external physicians. Inadequacies are identified, improvement protocols initiated, and concrete measures for improvement of patient care derived. RESULTS: The described procedure is able to identify patient risks and errors during the course of treatment with the subsequent goal of avoiding repetition. In a retrospective, observational quality management study, peer review led to a significant decrease in mortality rates for various diseases. CONCLUSIONS: Peer review represents the optimal procedure of medical quality management by systematic review and open discussion with colleagues.
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Medical errors; Mortality; Patient safety; Quality assurance; Quality of life
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