Medical Quality Control in a General Hospital Based on Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle

Abstract

Objective: There are many difficulties for health information management in large general hospital. The aim of this study is to provide an objective basis for better application of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle quality management mode in the hospital medical quality control. Method: The PDCA cycle were applied in all the departments in a large general hospital. The main evaluation indicators before and after application of PDCA was compared and comprehensively analyzed. Result: The main evaluation indicators in various departments can reflect the differences before and after application of PDCA. After the application of PDCA, the main evaluation indicators were improved in all the departments (P < 0.05). The improvement of doctor's theoretical knowledge level and the medical quality basic indicators compliance rate need the continuous application of PDCA for at least one year. Conclusion: The perfection of PDCA can promote continuous improvement of medical quality management in various departments, so as to improve the hospital medical quality.