Integration of Quality into Operations Planning

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²Co-Owner, Profound Knowledge Partners, USA

³President, Profound Knowledge Partners, USA

*Corresponding author: Dr. Juliana Sadovich RN, PhD, CPHQ, Partner, Profound Knowledge Partners, USA, Phone: 240-997-8893, Email: [email protected]

Received Date: June 26, 2025

Published Date: July 21, 2025

Citation: Sadovich J, et al. (2025). Integration of Quality into Operations Planning. Mathews J Nurs. 7(2):60.

Copyrights: Sadovich J, et al. © (2025).

ABSTRACT

This paper proposes a novel approach to embed quality into healthcare operational planning by integrating risk management, project management, and improvement science. Historically rooted in industrial quality methods, these disciplines are essential for addressing the limitations of traditional reactive healthcare planning. Drawing from manufacturing practices and quality theorists such as Shewhart, Deming, Juran, and others, the authors present a model for operationalizing quality and safety through evidence-based tools. The discussion explores how healthcare can adopt this integrated strategy to align strategic objectives with operational controls, reduce variation, and improve resilience and outcomes across healthcare systems.

Keywords: Healthcare, Traditional Components, Nursing, Improvement Science, Clinical Practice.