Assumed equity: Early observations from the first Hospital Disparities Collaborative

Authors

Bruce Siegel, George Washington University
Jennifer K. Bretsch, George Washington University
Vickie Sears, George Washington University
Marsha Regenstein, George Washington University
Marcia J. Wilson, George Washington University

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

9-2007

Journal

Journal for Healthcare Quality

Volume

Volume 29, Issue 5

Inclusive Pages

11-15

Keywords

Disparities; Equity; Quality Improvement; Race and Ethnicity Data

Abstract

Disparities in healthcare represent a failure in the equity domain of quality. Although disparities have been well documented, little has been written about how hospitals might use improved data collection and quality improvement techniques to eliminate disparities. This article describes early findings from the planning phase of the first hospital-based disparities collaborative. The authors also discuss the changes in policy and practice that may speed hospitals in placing disparities and equity on their quality agendas.

APA Citation

Siegel, B., Bretsch, J., Sears, V., Regenstein, M., Wilson, M. (2007). Assumed equity: Early observations from the first Hospital Disparities Collaborative. Journal for Healthcare Quality, 26(5), 11-15.

Peer Reviewed

1

Open Access

1