Which of the following statements is false about continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
CQI is a systemic approach to quality
CQI focuses on problems caused by individuals
CQI promotes decisions to be made on the basis of objective data only
Both A and C
CQI focuses on problems caused by individuals
Rationale: Continuous quality improvement (CQI) does not focus on problems caused by individuals. Instead, it focuses on information from groups of individuals in order to reduce medical errors, morbidity, and mortality. Decisions are based on objective data.
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