An indicator is a measure that can be used as a guide for monitoring and evaluating the quality of medical care and to assist with health care activities that are governed by processes.Indicators can be divided into several categories; however, the simplest way is to separate them into 3 large groups:
Un indicador es una medida que puede ser utilizada como guía para monitorizar y evaluar la calidad del cuidado médico y dar soporte a las actividades asistenciales, las cuales a su vez están regidas por procesos.