A nursing case manager requests a meeting with the nursing staff after discovering variances from critical pathways related to timely discharge of patients having hip replacement
Patients are not being discharged on time because they are refusing their physical therapy as a result of poor pain control. Meeting with the staff to discuss potential improvements in pain management is an example of
a.
performance improvement.
b.
continuous quality improvement.
c.
team building.
d.
Joint Commission compliance.
ANS: B
A
Performance improvement is designed to address individual employee performance and manager performance.
B
Continuous quality improvement focuses on establishing procedures for ensuring high-quality care.
C
Team building is about building professional relationships.
D
Joint Commission compliance is adherence to a set of criteria established by the Joint Commission.
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