"The Juran Prescription identifies the practical steps needed if clinicians are to build a quality program tailored to their individual organizations. Based on the highly effective management techniques of renowned Dr. Joseph Juran, this book outlines management strategies, techniques, and skills that are essential in transforming health care organizations. The author examines the principle at the heart of Juran's teachings--Total Quality Management--as reflected in such impressive management innovations as outcomes measurement, guidelines for practice, reengineering, and patient-focused care"--Publisher's description.

Joint publication in the Jossey-Bass health and management series.

New skills for clinical leaders -- The basic physiology of quality -- A sampler of success stories -- Measuring care and managing variation -- Planning and designing care processes -- Practice and outcomes improvement -- Strategic planning for clinical quality and performance -- Implementing quality management in clinical settings / by Eobert B. Halder -- Conclusion : panacea, placebo, or the right prescription?.