What system reduces the number of employees but still provides quality care for patients?
a. Team nursing
b. Cross-training
c. Use of critical pathways
d. Case management
ANS: B
Cross-training reduces the number of employees but does not alter the quality of patient care. Team nursing, use of critical pathways, and case management do not reduce the number of employees while continuing to provide quality care for patients.
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