The Effects of Quality Assurance System Implementation on Work Well-Being and Patient Safety: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Systematic monitoring of work atmosphere and patient safety incidents is a necessary part of a quality assurance system, particularly an accredited system like the Joint Commission International (JCI). How the implementation of quality assurance systems affects well-being at work and patient safety is unclear. Evidence shows that accreditation improves workplace atmosphere and well-being. Thus, the assumption that an increase in employees' well-being at work improves patient safety is reasonable.

Objective

This study aims to describe the protocol for monitoring the effects of implementing the quality assurance system of JCI at Orton Orthopedic Hospital on employees' well-being (primary outcome) and patient safety (secondary outcome).

Methods

Quantitative (q

SUBMITTER: Vuohijoki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10704332 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature