A nurse is describing types of performance improvement models. Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Six Sigma
b. Balanced scorecard
c. Plan-Do-Study-Act
d. Root cause analysis
e. Human subjects committee
A, B, C, D
Performance improvement models include Six Sigma, balanced scorecard, Plan-Do-Study-Act, and root cause analysis. Research studies must be approved by an institutional review board (IRB), also called a human subjects committee, which is not involved with performance improvement models but with research.
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___________ are threads of wire or other materials used to sew body tissues together
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