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What is a "commitment to quality"?

P L Spath
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Healthcare leaders are measuring one another's dedication to total quality management in order to recognize outstanding achievements. This article describes the application process and judging criteria used in the Healthcare Forum/Witt Associates' Commitment to Quality Award.

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P L Spath. 1991. What is a "commitment to quality"?. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10117699/

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