The nurse manager is revising the unit-based performance improvement plan and considers such issues as service, cost, access, and clinical quality. These components are tracked through which of the following?
a. Outcomes c. Clinical practice area
b. Staff education d. Nurse-patient ratios
A
The unit-based performance improvement plan must consider outcomes. Outcomes should be tracked
from the four domains of access, service, cost, and clinical quality
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A) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) B) Nurse Manager C) Team Leader D) Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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