This assignment delves into the multifaceted aspects of quality management within the health and social care sector, focusing on the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust. It explores the perspectives of various stakeholders regarding quality, analyzes the role of external agencies in setting standards, and assesses the impact of poor service quality. The assignment further examines the standards used for measuring quality, evaluates different approaches to implementing quality systems, and analyzes potential barriers to delivering quality services. It also evaluates the effectiveness of systems, policies, and procedures in achieving quality, analyzes other factors influencing quality achievement, and suggests ways to improve service quality. Finally, the assignment discusses methods for evaluating service quality from both external and internal perspectives and explores the impact of involving service users in the evaluation process.