The quality assurance officer notes that one particular nursing unit has received a higher-than-usual number of negative client responses about aspects of the nursing care during the previous quarter
Based on this data, which benchmarking issue should the quality assurance officer pay particular attention during the review process?
A) Structure
B) Process
C) Outcome
D) Competency
Answer: B
Process evaluation focuses on how the care was given in regard to relevance, appropriateness, completeness, and timeliness. Process standards focus on the manner in which the nurse uses the nursing process. Competency is not one of the components of quality assurance evaluation. Structure evaluation focuses on the setting in which the care is given. Outcome evaluation focuses on demonstrable changes in the client's health status as a result of nursing care.
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