Internationally bestselling book
A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Quality
Explore historical milestones and strategic frameworks that guide quality improvement in healthcare institutions.
A must-read for healthcare professionals seeking a clear, practical roadmap to quality improvement, patient safety, and effective leadership in modern healthcare settings.
New York Times
Well-structured and comprehensive, this book bridges theory and practice for professionals across all healthcare disciplines.
Ray Dalio
A must-have resource for healthcare leaders, offering clear strategies for quality improvement and effective team management.
The Guardian
Combines academic depth with real-world tools, making complex quality concepts accessible and actionable for all readers.
New York Times
Meet the author
Dr. Asaad Abduljawad, Public Health, Quality, and Patient Safety Consultant
Dr. Abduljawad dedicated his career educating and mentoring medical and public health students. He taught at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and Umm Al-Qura University, guiding graduate and undergraduate students. He has also trained medical residents and fellows in the Saudi Board of Preventive Medicine and contributed as an item and questions writer for the Saudi Medical Licensing Exam and Health Management Professional Licensing Exams at the Saudi Commission for Healthcare Specialties. Held roles within the Veteran Affairs, Integris Health System Hospitals in Oklahoma during his Master’s and doctoral studies. Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in healthcare quality and patient safety with Baylor, Texas A&M in Dallas, earning certifications from the STEEEP Academy at Baylor Scott & White.
He is Lean Leader-certified by Integris Health System in Oklahoma City, holds a Green Belt in Healthcare Lean Six Sigma from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a CHQ certificate from the University of Oklahoma. Serves as a consultant with AGI Consulting, USA, and has completed executive leadership training at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, MA. As a leader, Dr. Abduljawad served as the Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Umm Al-Qura University and the Dean of International Affairs at the American Institute for Healthcare Quality (AIHQ). His international contributions include consulting with Accreditation Kazakhstan, leading the training committee at the Central Asian Council, training with the Saudi Patient Safety Center, and advising the Saudi Electronic University and the Saudi Commission for Healthcare Specialties. He is committed to enhancing healthcare quality and patient safety. He remains passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and fostering excellence in all his endeavors.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
- Covers leadership, governance, and team roles in improving healthcare outcomes.
- Explains key quality tools and performance measures for clinical excellence.
- Focuses on patient safety, risk management, and error prevention techniques.
- Includes regulatory compliance, health directives, and accreditation essentials.
An excerpt from the book
Chapter One
H
ospitals and healthcare facilities vary
significantly in their structure, services,
and ownership. Issues such as fatigue,
This chapter begins by distinguishing between acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, behavioral health institutions, and ambulatory care centers. It explains how hospitals may function as community, teaching, or specialty institutions and categorizes them as governmental, nonprofit, or for-profit entities. Each type plays a distinct role in delivering patient care, depending on the needs of the population it serves.
There are four levels of healthcare: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care. It explains how patients progress through these levels, starting with health promotion and disease prevention at the primary level, followed by more complex diagnostics and treatments in higher levels of care. The classification provides a framework to understand how care is organized and delivered, emphasizing the importance of proper referral systems and integrated care pathways for ensuring efficient, high-quality healthcare delivery.
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Internationally bestselling book
A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Quality
Explore historical milestones and strategic frameworks that guide quality improvement in healthcare institutions.