Which of the following is an example of the changes seen in health care delivery as a result of the introduction of managed care?
a. Employee Christmas parties can no longer be held on the unit.
b. Cyclical work schedules are used.
c. More UAPs have been hired and they have been allowed a wider scope of re-sponsibilities.
d. RN salaries have gone up over the past 10 years.
C
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A This is not a result of managed care.
B This is not a result of managed care.
C To cut the personnel budget, hospitals have hired more UAPs and given them greater responsibilities.
D This is not a result of managed care.
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