Identifying organizational dimensions underlying the implementation of quality improvement efforts in VHA.

Chou AF, Doebbeling BN, Fleming B, Yano EM. Identifying organizational dimensions underlying the implementation of quality improvement efforts in VHA. Paper presented at: VA HSR&D National Meeting; 2008 Feb 15; Baltimore, MD.

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Systematic implementation of quality improvement (QI) practices has been associated with better clinical outcomes. Nevertheless, implementation of these efforts cannot succeed without sufficient and appropriate organizational support and resources. Using a resource-based view, we sought to identify organizational domains and factors that may facilitate institutional planning, QI design and implementation, program evaluation, and research.