Learning by sharing is very valuable. Still, some challenges lie ahead, she notes. Translation into the Mandarin dialect has been a huge undertaking. In addition, the TQIP has to account for cultural differences, such as the Taiwanese custom of choosing to die at home, which can skew hospital mortality rates compared to Western practices. Finally, the task force continues to explore the role that the TQIP may play within hospital accreditation.
Quality is now a national health care issue.
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