Organization and Regulation of Internal Quality Control in Healthcare Institutions
https://doi.org/10.47619/2713-2617.zm.2025.v.6i1;158-168
Abstract
The purpose of this article was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the existing legal framework for internal quality control of medical services in healthcare institutions, with an emphasis on identifying the shortcomings of current standards and determining the key elements of successful control systems. This analysis aims to formulate recommendations for developing mandatory requirements that will improve the quality and safety of medical care.
Materials and methods. The study examines international experiences, particularly models of quality control of medical care utilized in the European Union and Australia. A review of current regulatory instruments related to internal quality control of medical care in Russia has been performed.
Results. The research identified the key elements of successful internal quality control systems for medical services that are focused on improving the quality and ensuring the safety of medical care
About the Authors
A. V. Astanina
Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation; Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anastasia V. Astanina – Physician Educator; Postgraduate Student
70, Nizhnyaya Pervomayskaya ul., 105203, Moscow
9, Sharikopodshipnikovskaya ul., 115088, Moscow
O. V. Kotelnikova
Moscow Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Center of Moscow Healthcare Department; Siberian State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga V. Kotelnikova – Nurse; Graduate Student
6 bldg. 3, Dvintsev ul. 127018, Moscow
2, Moskovskiy tract, 634050, Tomsk
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Astanina A.V., Kotelnikova O.V. Organization and Regulation of Internal Quality Control in Healthcare Institutions. City Healthcare. 2025;6(1):158-168. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.47619/2713-2617.zm.2025.v.6i1;158-168
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