Table 1.

Measurement domains and subdomains used to systematize QM

Measurement domains (MD)	Measurement sub-domains (MSD)
MD-1: Evidence-based (EB) practices for routine care of children and management of illness (Standard 1)	MSD-1: Inputs (clinical-content specific)
	MSD-2: Adherence to EB practices, and elimination of non-EB, harmful practices
	MSD-3: Care outcomes
MD-2: Cross-cutting supporting facility level health systems (Standard 2, 3, 7 and 8)	MSD-4: Actionable information systems (Standard 2)
	MSD-5: Functioning referral (Standard 3)
	MSD-6: Human resources (Standard 7)
	MSD-7: Physical resources (Standard 8)
MD-3: Child and family-centered practices/experience of care (Standard 4, 5 and 6)	MSD-8: Effective communication and meaningful participation (Standard 4)
	MSD-9: Respect, protection, and fulfilment of child rights (Standard 5)
	MSD-10: Emotional and psychological support (Standard 6)