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Original Research

Implementation and Promotion of Quality Control Circle: A Starter for Quality Improvement in Chinese Hospitals

Dan ZhangInstitute for Hospital Management, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Meixia LiaoInstitute for Hospital Management, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Tingfang LiuInstitute for Hospital Management, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1215-1224 | Published online: 18 Aug 2020

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