Which of the following would be considered a structure within the Donabedian quality assurance framework?
a. Chart analysis
b. Time when intravenous dressings are changed
c. Shift when bed linens are changed
d. Staffing patterns
D
The structure in Donabedian's model encompasses the integrity of the infrastructure within the health care organization to determine if the resources needed to deliver high-quality care are sufficient and used efficiently. Evaluation of payment and billing systems and staffing models are included. Other examples include human resources, informational resources, facility resources, and technological resources.
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