As part of the process of promoting quality improvement, the nursing manager is comparing data between two hospitals on average length of stay for a total hip replacement. This comparison is an example of which process or step?
1. Benchmarking
2. Outcome standard
3. Indicator
4. Process standard
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Rationale 1: Benchmarking is the comparison of data with other reliable sources internally and externally with the goal of quality improvement.
Rationale 2: Standards are written statements that define a level of performance. An outcome standard involves the end results of care given.
Rationale 3: An indicator is a tool to measure the performance of structure, process, and outcome standards.
Rationale 4: Standards are written statements that define a level of performance. Process standards are those connected with the actual delivery of care.
Global Rationale:
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