Is management in school the key to quality improvement?

Published Date: 04th January 2018

Publication Authors: Thornton H

​National Paediatric Diabetes Audit results published in February 2017 for the first time show a significant improvement in diabetes control, with the median HbA1c nationally being 64.5 mmol/mol (8.1%), see Figure 1 (Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health [RCPCH], 2017). This exceeded the trajectory that was seen by our European colleges some years ago (Dovc et al, 2014). We need to be aware that we may reach a plateau if we do not continue to evaluate and modify our practice. In recognition of this, the RCPCH is launching two initiatives – clinical service quality measures and the quality improvement...

Thornton, H. (2017). Is management in school the key to quality improvement? Journal of Diabetes Nursing . 21 (6), p210-211.

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