A new psychiatric staff nurse is asked to be a member of the Quality Improvement (QI) Committee. The nurse should be motivated to agree to do this because:
a. QI participation is a requirement stated in the nurse's job description.
b. evaluation of quality of care is a standard of professional performance.
c. salary increments depend on performance variables like committee work.
d. QI is an activity mandated by the accrediting agency, The Joint Commission.
B
Professional performance standards state the following: "The psychiatric-mental health nurse systematically evaluates the quality of care and effectiveness of psychiatric-mental health practice.".
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