Which items are included in the IOM six aims for improvement? (Select all that apply.)
a. safe
b. patient-centered
c. innovative
d. effective
ANS: A, B, D
The six aims for improvement are safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Innovative is not one of the six aims for improvement.
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