Quality improvement refers to any changes in the delivery of care that focus on doing a better job of
A. Making sure care is safe, equitable, and patient-centered
B. Ensuring care is timely, efficient, and effective
C. Meeting the six aims promoted by the Institute of Medicine
D. All of the above
ANS: D
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