Continuous quality improvement and benchmarking are processes whose purpose is to
a. seek increased funding.
b. establish organizational priorities.
c. conduct research.
d. evaluate outcomes.
d. evaluate outcomes.
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A student nurse demonstrates understanding of outcome statements by saying which of the following? Select all that apply
1. "An outcome statement should be a realistic, specific action." 2. "An outcome statement is an action that is measurable and can be evaluated." 3. "An outcome statement should be an action the patient is unable to perform." 4. "An outcome statement should be a specific action to be taken by the nurse." 5. "An outcome statement has a definite time frame for completion of the action."
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a. "My daughter helps me put on my elastic TED (thromboembolic deterrent) hose every day." b. "I take 200 mg of Motrin (ibuprofen) at bedtime so that I can sleep." c. "Now that my hip doesn't hurt, I can cross my legs like a lady again." d. "Each day, I try to increase my walking time by at least 10 minutes."
Identify typical healthcare areas in which the states have input. Select all that apply
1. Public health and safety 2. Provision of indigent care 3. Purchase care 4. Regulation 5. Resource allocation