Applying control charts to quality improvement

L J Finison; K S Finison

doi:10.1111/j.1945-1474.1996.tb00868.x

Applying control charts to quality improvement

J Healthc Qual. 1996 Nov-Dec;18(6):32-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1945-1474.1996.tb00868.x.

Authors

L J Finison¹, K S Finison

Affiliation

¹ Sigma Works, Cambridge, MA, USA.

PMID: 10162088
DOI: 10.1111/j.1945-1474.1996.tb00868.x

Abstract

This article reviews the definitions and principles that should guide the use of control charts in healthcare quality. Several examples from the literature are used to illustrate significant problems and issues in control chart construction.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Data Interpretation, Statistical*
Education, Continuing
Hospital Administration / standards*
Hospital Administration / statistics & numerical data
Hospital Costs
Information Services
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care*
Time and Motion Studies