Improvement in quality patient outcomes has been reported in magnet organizations. According to several studies, which of the following is thought to contribute significantly to quality patient outcomes?
a. Nurse's work environment c. Performance improvement practices
b. Quality assessment practices d. Shorter lengths of stay in the hospital
A
Research by Lake and Friese; Aiken, Smith, and Lake; and Aiken, Sloane, Lake, Sochalski, and Weber
support the importance of the nurse's work environment to enhanced continuity of patient care,
increased levels of patient satisfaction, and lower mortality rate.
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