Implementing Clinical governance in Iranian hospitals: purpose, process and pitfalls.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Clinical governance as an approach to improving the quality and safety of clinical care has been run in all Iranian hospitals since 2009. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the processes and challenges faced in implementing clinical governance (CG) in acute-care hospitals in Iran.
Authors and Affiliations
Bahram Mohaghegh, Hamid Ravaghi, Russell Mannion, Peigham Heidarpoor, Haniye Sadat Sajadi
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