Quality improvement in EMS: a unique and challenging necessity.
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Quality Improvement (QI) is required in all aspects of the healthcare field. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) poses unique QI challenges. This article explores some of these challenges and provides some points to consider when performing QI in EMS services.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Rhode Island medical journal
دوره 97 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014