Principles of Total Quality
There are three principles of total quality: customer focus,
continuous improvement, and teamwork. Using the South University online or confiable sources from the internet ,
find three articles that describe current practices in healthcare organizations.
Each article should illustrate one principle of total quality. Refer to
professional journals such as Modern Healthcare, Provider
Magazine, and Nursing Homes. You will write a paper based on your
review of the articles. Include the following in the paper:
- Describe each principle of quality and show how it is illustrated in the
article. - Analyze the relationships between the three principles of quality.
- Examine whether the principle in one example might apply to other
examples.
Your paper should be a 4-page Word document. Format the paper in
APA style, citing sources.
| Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Selected articles according to given criteria and from authoritative sources. | 4 |
| Described how each principle of quality is illustrated in articles. | 8 |
| Analyzed the relationship between the three principles. | 12 |
| Assessed whether each principle might apply to the other examples. | 12 |
| Applied APA standards for writing style, spelling, grammar, and citation of sources. | 4 |
| Total |
