From the Total Quality Management (Continuous Quality Improvement) focus on delivering quality health care, quality is defined as
1. Risk reduction
2. Customer satisfaction
3. Increased efficiency
4. Improved functional status
ANS: 2
Quality is defined by the Total Quality Management as customer satisfaction.
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