Healthy Skepticism Library item: 5435
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Publication type: Journal Article
Healy J, Braithwaite J.
Designing safer health care through responsive regulation.
Med J Aust 2006 May 15; 184:(10):
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/184_10_150506/hea11015_fm.html
Abstract:
Self-regulation by the health professions, while improving, is no longer enough; external drivers for safer health care include governments, funders and consumers. Enforced self-regulation is often more promising than a “command and control” strategy. Research evidence on the responsive regulatory pyramid and its options offers lessons for health care policy makers and managers. Start at the base of the regulatory pyramid – try persuasion first; move up the pyramid to secure compliance, and then be willing to move back down. Use existing capacities and structures, and if possible avoid new bureaucracies of control.
Keywords:
Australia
Government Regulation
Guideline Adherence
Hospitals/standards*
Humans
Medical Errors/prevention & control*
Models, Organizational
Organizational Culture
Persuasive Communication
Quality Assurance, Health Care/legislation & jurisprudence
Quality Assurance, Health Care/organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care/standards*
Safety Management/legislation & jurisprudence
Safety Management/organization & administration
Safety Management/standards*
