The purpose of QA (quality assurance) is to:
a. screen employment applications.
b. evaluate care results against accepted standards.
c. conduct in-services for "quality documentation."
d. report deviation from standards to the state health department.
B
QA is an in-house department that evaluates care services and results against accepted standards.
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