A new LPN/LVN asks the LPN/LVN charge nurse what continuous quality improvement (CQI) is all about. The charge nurse should explain that the focus of CQI in a health care agency is
a. saving time.
b. better patient care outcomes.
c. making money for the health care agency.
d. reducing stress for employees.
ANS: B
The focus of CQI is quality of care, as indicated by patient outcomes. CQI does not focus on saving time, agency profit, or stress reduction.
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