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Collaborative Problem Solving with a Total Quality Model

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Regina Monnig, Ph.D., R.N.

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota

A collaborative problem-solving system committed to the interests of those involved complies with the teachings of the total quality management movement in health care. Deming espoused that any quality system must become an integral part of routine ac tivities. A process that is used consistently in dealing with problems, issues, or conflicts provides a mecha nism for accomplishing total quality improvement. The collaborative problem-solving process described here results in quality decision-making. This model incorporates Ishikawa's cause-and-effect (fishbone) diagram, Moore's key causes of conflict, and the steps of the University of North Dakota Conflict Resolution Center's collaborative problem solving model.

American Journal of Medical Quality, Vol. 8, No. 4, 181-186 (1993)
DOI: 10.1177/0885713X9300800404


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