The nursing staff members at a local hospital are unable to arrive at work because of deteriorating weather conditions. The administration realizes the lack of staff to provide care will impact which of the following quality standards?
1. Structure
2. Process
3. Outcome
4. Improvement
Structure
Rationale: Structure standards focus on the internal characteristics of the organization and the personnel. Process standards focus on whether the activities within an organization are being conducted appropriately. Outcome standards measure the effectiveness, quality, and time allocated for care. Quality improvement is an overall umbrella term that measures and evaluates all three quality standards.
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