Table I.
Six domains of health care quality11
| Domain | Description |
|---|---|
| Safe | Avoids harm from care that is intended to be helpful |
| Effective | Services based on scientific knowledge; avoidance of services that are not beneficial |
| Patient-centered | Care that is based on individual patient needs and values and guided by these needs and values |
| Timely | Reducing wait and delay as much as possible |
| Efficient | Avoiding waste of medical equipment, supplies, and time |
| Equitable | Consistent quality of care across personal characteristics |