Quality practice and performance improvement underpin the work of the health care team across the entire continuum of care.

Quality of care matters. Consumers constantly rank quality as a high concern regarding their care, the quality and safety of which cannot be assumed.  A 24-hour a day commitment to best practice is needed to work towards achieving excellence and needs the support of appropriate systems and processes.

The strong emphasis on getting value for health spending has increased the demand for cost-effective analysis and research into effectiveness of care and patient outcomes.

ISQua, The International Society for Quality in Health Care Ltd., offers a unique opportunity for individuals and institutions with a common interest to share expertise via an international multidisciplinary forum.

ISQua is supported and funded by members, including leading quality health care providers and agencies in 70 countries, and with additional funds from the Australian, Victorian and Irish Governments, In 2008, the ISQua Secretariat relocated to Dublin, Ireland from Melbourne, Australia.

ISQua is formally recognized by the World Health Organisation as being in "Official Relations" with WHO. ISQua is assisting with technical and policy advice based on evidence and best practices and contributing to knowledge sharing as part of WHO initiatives.