Continuous quality improvement (CQI) through quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) programs is part of a continual evaluation process and is required by some accrediting agencies such as the Joint Commission
A nurse who provides care in a hospital setting can expect to contribute to the CQI process in what way?
A) Creating the strategy for evaluating the quality of care in the hospital
B) Liaising and communicating between the hospital and the Joint Commission
C) Participating actively in the surveys and evaluations that are used to determine quality of care
D) Drafting the CQI report that will be submitted to the accrediting agency
Ans: C
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Active participation in the data collection that constitutes a CQI initiative is an important contribution that can be made by the LP/VN. Normally, LPs/VNs do not play a primary role in creating the overall strategy for the process, liaising with the accrediting agency, or creating the relevant reports.
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