15. The 10 principles guiding the National Quality Strategy are reflected

National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care

Text version of slide presentation from a National Advisory Council meeting.

Principles continued

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  • Attention will be paid to aligning the efforts of the public and private sectors.
  • Quality improvement will be driven by supporting innovation, evaluating efforts around the country, rapid-cycle learning, and disseminating evidence about what works.
  • Consistent national standards will be promoted, while maintaining support for local, community, and State-level activities that are responsive to local circumstances.
  • Primary care will become a bigger focus, with special attention towards the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, including children, older adults, and those with multiple health conditions.

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Internet Citation: 15. The 10 principles guiding the National Quality Strategy are reflected: National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care. August 2011. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2011-04-nac/lee/slide15.html