Champions of Quality

PSP-One has talked with professionals working in public or private sector health who are committed to quality improvement and sharing their ideas and backgrounds with you on this site. The 'Champions of Quality Series' features highly relevant questions posed to knowledgeable leaders and the insightful answers they are able to give on the subject of quality in the private sector.

Do you have a recommendation for us? We'd like to hear from you. Please let us know if you or someone you know is a champion of quality. PSP-One will contact the individuals, learn about their work, and find unique ways to share their experiences with our community. Please send your nominations and input (including contact information) to Dr. Mary Segall, Quality Assurance Advisor at PSP-One, Mary_Segall@abtassoc.com, or by calling: 1-301-347-5315.

Champion of Quality October 2005: Dr. A.F. Al-Assaf, Executive Healthcare Training Academy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

For the month of October, PSP-One is pleased to have the opportunity to feature an interview with Dr. A.F. Al-Assaf. Dr. Al-Assaf is Professor and Director of MPH Degree Program, Executive Healthcare Training Academy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Al-Assaf is a physician and a consultant in preventive medicine and quality management with strong quantitative and analytical skills. He provides advice on healthcare quality and systems design, implementation, assessment and improvement in the U.S. and other countries worldwide.View Full Discussion...

Champion of Quality August 2005: Dr. Donald Berwick, Institute for Healthcare Improvement

For the month of August, PSP-One is pleased to have the opportunity to feature an interview with Dr. Donald Berwick. Dr. Donald Berwick is President and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the pace of improvement of the health care systems in the United States and Canada. Dr. Berwick has contributed to the issues surrounding improvement of quality by bringing to our attention innovative strategies for improving the health care system and making the process of receiving care safer for all of us. View Full Discussion...

Champion of Quality July 2005: Dr. James Heiby of USAID

In July 2005, we spoke with Dr. Jim Heiby of USAID, who has championed the concept of improving the quality of health care services since 1985, adapting approaches from industrialized countries for use in those with lower and middle-incomes. View Full Discussion...