How Does Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)differ from Quality Assurance

question 16

Multiple Choice

How does continuous quality improvement (CQI) differ from quality assurance?

• A) Quality assurance focuses on client care, whereas CQI focuses on system issues.
• B) Quality assurance focuses on system issues, whereas CQI focuses on individual client care.
• C) Quality assurance measures care at one point in time, whereas CQI is an ongoing issue.
• D) Quality assurance focuses on families, whereas CQI focuses on agency issues.

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Definitions:

Sales Response Function

A model that predicts the sales or market share response of a product or service to marketing effort or investment.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs. It is used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Positive Deviation

An instance where performance or results exceed the expected standards or averages, often interpreted as an improvement or success.

SWOT Analysis

A strategic planning technique used to identify an organization's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.