Which component is NOT included in the assessment of health care quality?

The assessment of health care quality typically focuses on several key components that contribute directly to the overall experience and outcomes of patient care. These components include safety, patient-centeredness, and effectiveness. Safety refers to preventing harm to patients during the delivery of care. Patient-centeredness emphasizes the importance of considering patients’ preferences, needs, and values in the care process. Effectiveness measures how well health care services achieve desired health outcomes.

In contrast, financial stability does not directly measure the quality of health care. While financial aspects are critical for the sustainability of health care organizations, they do not pertain to the quality of care delivered to patients. The assessment of health care quality is primarily concerned with the outcomes and experiences of care rather than the financial health of the institution providing that care. Therefore, financial stability is not a component included in the direct assessment of health care quality.