Implementation and staff perceptions of a quality assurance system in a Finnish private hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A qualitative study
While comprehensive quality assurance systems such as JCI can enhance process transparency and patient outcomes, their successful integration requires contextual adaptation, dedicated resources, and sustained leadership. Staff well-being and participation should be prioritized throughout the process to ensure long-term benefits.
Authors
- Anni Vuohijoki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4402-1650)
- Sanna‐Maria Kivivuori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9266-0529)
- Juhana Leppilahti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5778-246X)
- Mira Huusko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2726-7250)
- Heikki Hurri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1672-6960)
- Leena Ristolainen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3041-260X)
Institutions
- Oulu University Hospital (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
- Invalidisäätiö (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0327271
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52