The quality improvement committee is examining an increase in medication errors on a particular unit. In conducting its analysis, what should be the committee's primary focus?
a. Nurses who administer the medications
b. Pharmacy that prepares the medications
c. Secretaries who enter the orders
d. None of the above
D
A well-organized QI program focuses on systems that significantly contribute to outcomes, not on individuals. Therefore, the entire process needs to be evaluated to determine effectiveness.
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A) Ankle motion B) Knee motion C) Hip motion D) Toe motion
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