From NHS Impact self assessment:

 Management system
A structured, systemic and measurable approach for a whole organisation to link goals to strategy to action, in the long, mid and short-term; as follows:

Develop goals derived the organisations vision, mission and purpose, develop strategy from those goals, and prioritise actions.
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A proper QMS is a management system that enables front line staff (FLS) to be able to manage their work processes to the standard. This is how you ensure that patients receive the required ‘quality’ of care.