The implementation of the composite health care system into total quality management in military medical treatment facilities.

The Composite Health Care System (CHCS) is a new medical computer system which will integrate into Total Quality Management (TQM) in Department of Defense hospitals. Both are examples of integrated systems which mandate a complete reshaping of the way the business of patient care is conducted. As a medical information management system, CHCS is an effective component of TQM and follows W. Edward Deming's TQM principles. With proper training, patience, and full support from end user and senior staff, CHCS and TQM can work together to maintain high quality standards for patient care in today's rapidly changing military medical service.