In Fertility Centers, quality should be measured by how well the organization complies with pre-defined requirements, and by how quality policies are implemented and quality objectives achieved. Having a quality management system (QMS) is a mandatory requirement for IVF centers established in most countries with regulatory guidelines, including Brazil. Nevertheless, none of the regulatory direc...

Quantum molecular similarity ~QMS! techniques are used to assess the response of the electron density of various small molecules to application of a static, uniform electric field. Likewise, QMS is used to analyze the changes in electron density generated by the process of floating a basis set. The results obtained show an interrelation between the floating process, the optimum geometry, and th...

We use first-principles methods ~no empirical parameters! to establish the phase diagram for the B1~NaCl!, B2~CsCl!, and liquid phases of MgO. We used density-functional theory with the generalized gradient approximation to predict the equation-of-state @volume versus pressure „V(P)...# at 0 K for MgO in the low-density B1 ~NaCl! phase and the high-density B2 ~CsCl! phase. We find a pressure-in...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate hidden/less tangible dimensions of ISO 9001:2000 standard for better understanding where there are potentials for designing and implementing highly mature quality management systems (QMSs). Design/methodology/approach – Based on advanced quality tools, 80-20 rule and inventive problem-solving algorithms, a novel methodology is developed and ...

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY This study examines urban-rural differences in end-of-life (EOL) quality of care provided to nursing home (NH) residents. DATA AND METHODS We constructed 3 risk-adjusted EOL quality measures (QMs) for long-term decedent residents: in-hospital death, hospice referral before death, and presence of severe pain. We used CY2005-2007 100% Minimum Data Set, Medicare beneficiary ...