Which actions support the organization's goal to increase transparency? Select all that apply
1. The organization publicizes safety reports on the hospital website.
2. The hospital participated in a widely published study on the use of a new type of equipment.
3. Patient satisfaction reports are displayed on bulletin boards throughout the facility.
4. The hospital maintains all error reports as confidential.
5. Hospital policy and procedures are publically available.
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Transparency means that information is openly shared, whether or not it results in a positive view of the organization.
2. Transparency means that information is openly shared, whether or not it results in a positive view of the organization.
3. Transparency means that information is openly shared, whether or not it results in a positive view of the organization.
4. Keeping this information out of public record is not supportive of the goal to be transparent.
5. Transparency means that information is openly shared, whether or not it results in a positive view of the organization.
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