Activities and programs intended to assure or improve the quality of care in either a defined medical setting or a program. The concept includes the assessment or evaluation of the quality of care; identification of problems or shortcomings in the delivery of care; designing activities to overcome these deficiencies; and follow-up monitoring to ensure effectiveness of corrective steps.
Participation of employees with management as a labor-management team, in decisions pertaining to the operational activities of the organization or industry.
Committees of professional personnel who have responsibility for determining policies, procedures, and controls related to professional matters in health facilities.
Materials that have a limited and usually variable electrical conductivity. They are particularly useful for the production of solid-state electronic devices.
