The nurse is determining the best way to ensure adherence to the core competencies for health professions. Which of the following competencies will the nurse implement when providing client care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Work in interdisciplinary teams
2. Utilize informatics
3. Implement basic safety principles
4. Employ evidence-based practice
5. Apply quality improvement
6. Provide patient-centered care
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Core competencies for health professions include providing patient-centered care, working in interdisciplinary teams, employing evidence-based practice, applying quality improvement, and utilizing informatics. Implementing basic safety principles is only one part of a quality improvement program.
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