Establishing the county-level medical institutions performance evaluation indicator system based on the PATH model / 中华医院管理杂志

ObjectiveTo encourage development of county-level hospitals by building a performance appraisal indicator system for such institutions. Methods Using the PATH model ( a performance appraisal tool for hospital ) quality improvement, an appraisal system was built for such institutions. Centering on patients, this system encompassed such dimensions as public benefits, quality of care and safety, staff and hospital development. Results This system consisted of six level-1 indicators, 21 level-2 indicators and 70 level-3 indicators, each given due weight. Conclusions This indicator system centers on patients, follows guidance of public benefits, and aims at continuous quality improvement, making it an effective in evaluating hospital performance and providing reference for the decision-makers to promote and adjust medical reform policies.

Exploration of the hierarchical integration of rural medical institutions / 中华医院管理杂志

An analysis of the readmission service in rural townships and counties.Based on the concept of health integration,the authors proposed the service integration among hierarchical institutions in alignment with hierarchical medical system,and the autonomous service integration among differentiated hierarchical institutions.The purpose is elevation of quality of care in rural areas and better capital usage efficiency in NRCMS.