In examining the preface of our first book, it is increases needed. The Deming philosophy empha- apparent that the editorial comments made in sizes that quality is never fully achieved: process 1994 are even more pertinent in today's cost- improvement is never ending. constrained healthcare environment than when But, what is quality? Without defining, David first written. We repeat them in part. Garvin makes the point that "in its original form, This is a time in history when the concept of quality activities were reactive and inspecti- quality is reaching new highs in terms of public...
In examining the preface of our first book, it is increases needed. The Deming philosophy empha- apparent that the editorial comments made in sizes th...