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ArticleJMIR research protocols2023

The Effects of Quality Assurance System Implementation on Work Well-Being and Patient Safety: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

Anni Vuohijoki, Mira Huusko, Leena Ristolainen, Pipsa Hakasaari, Hannu Kautiainen, Juhana Leppilahti, Sanna-Maria Kivivuori, Heikki Hurri

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Anni VuohijokiFaculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4402-1650
Mira HuuskoFinnish Education Evaluation Centre, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2726-7250
Leena RistolainenResearch Institute Orton, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3041-260X
Pipsa HakasaariResearch Institute Orton, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1161-2902
Hannu KautiainenPrimary Health Care Unit, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0786-0858
Juhana LeppilahtiTranslational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5778-246X
Sanna-Maria KivivuoriHelsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9266-0529
Heikki HurriResearch Institute Orton, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1672-6960

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backgroundSystematic monitoring of work atmosphere and patient safety incidents is a necessary part of a quality assurance system, particularly an accredited system like the Joint Commission International (JCI). How the implementation of quality assurance systems affects well-being at work and patient safety is unclear. Evidence shows that accreditation improves workplace atmosphere and well-being. Thus, the assumption that an increase in employees' well-being at work improves patient safety is reasonable.

objectiveThis study aims to describe the protocol for monitoring the effects of implementing the quality assurance system of JCI at Orton Orthopedic Hospital on employees' well-being (primary outcome) and patient safety (secondary outcome).

methodsQuantitative (questionnaires and register data) and qualitative (semistructured interviews) methods will be used. In addition, quantitative data will be collected from register data. Both quantitative and register data will be analyzed. Register data analysis will be performed using generalized linear models with an appropriate distribution and link function. The study timeline covers the time before, during, and after the start of the accreditation process. The collected data will be used to compare job satisfaction, as a part of the well-being questionnaire, and the development of patient safety during the accreditation process.

resultsThe results of the quality assurance system implementation illuminate its possible effects on the patient's safety and job satisfaction. The repeatability and internal consistency reliability of the well-being questionnaire will be reported. Data collection will begin in May, 2024. It will be followed by data analysis and the results are expected to be published by 2025.

conclusionsThe planned study will contribute to the evaluation of the effects of JCI accreditation in terms of well-being at work and patient safety. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): PRR1-10.2196/45200.

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health and safetyhuman resource managementJCIJoint Commission Internationalorganizational developmentquality in health care

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