Clinical Quality Management

Date of Publication:

10/29/2013

Definition:

A collection of programs that emphasize leadership, commitment to quality performance, regardless of the practice site (including operational platforms), a supportive organizational culture, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of clinical performance improvement activities.  These activities include structured processes that design, measure, assess, and improve the healthcare status of beneficiaries and the quality of all healthcare services provided to them. Clinical quality management activities include clinical performance measurement and improvement, credentials and clinical privileging, risk management, adverse actions, and patient safety.