A team of experienced nurses work together to develop algorithms that are converted into checklists to ensure standardization of commonly performed procedures. The focus of this team is primarily on which Institute of Medicine (IOM) competency?
a. Safety
b. Timely
c. Equitable
d. Patient-centered care
ANS: A
Correct: Standardization contributes to safety and improves individual performance of care providers.
Incorrect:
b. The focus of the team was on standardization rather than timeliness, and timeliness is not an IOM competency.
c. The focus is not on providing care that is impartial, and equitable is not an IOM competency.
d. The focus is on safety rather than cultural or patient preferences.
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