Over the past few years, quality assurance and quality management have gained increasing importance at the MediClin Heart Center at Lahr. The quality of the health care systems has become an important global subject, the new approach to quality not representing a threat but rather an opportunity for our hospital.
It is essential to reveal the quality of the medical care provided. After all, quality assurance and quality management in the medical field are demanded by all involved, from the patients and physicians to the medical insurance companies.
Greater quality through greater efficiency
Quality as related to the cost development in hospitals is here the main focus. On the one hand, we have to make sure that every patient receives the curative and preventive measures in all medical areas which are individually appropriate for him/her – even though the resources are no longer unlimited. This can not be achieved by rationing of medical services but only by economization and effective performance of the services.
Today’s demand on our hospital for “more quality and for more cost efficiency at the same time” is no contradiction. Cost effectiveness and quality are complementary parameters of a modern service provider in health care.
The goal for each patient is always:
Guarantee of the highest possible quality at the best possible price