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BMJ Quality, Glenn Robert, Janet E Anderson, Linda Pomeroy, Lorelei Jones, Naomi J Fulop, Susan BurnettHow do hospital boards govern for quality improvement? A mixed methods study of 15 organisations in England
Health systems worldwide are increasingly holding boards of healthcare organisations accountable for the quality of care that they provide. Previous empirical research has found associations between certain board practices and higher quality patient care; however, little is known about how boards govern for quality improvement (QI).
This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how boards govern for QI. The identified characteristics of organisations with mature QI governance seemed to be enabled by active clinical leadership. Future research should explore the biographies, identities and work practices of board-level clinical leaders and their role in organisation-wide QI.
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