According to the Institute of Medicine, quality health care is:
1. Licensed—all health care workers must have a license
2. Safe— avoiding injuries to patients from the care intended to help them
3. Timely—no waiting or delay for health care
4. Innovative—new innovations must be used when they become available
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The Institute of Medicine states that quality health care is safe—avoiding injuries to patients from the care that is intended to help them.
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a. Assess to determine whether the stockings are the correct size. b. Remove the stockings for the remainder of the shift. c. Ensure there are no wrinkles or rolled areas in the stockings. d. Check that the stockings are on straight and the heel is in the right place. e. Make sure the closed toe is molded to the toes.
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