A nurse is working in a clinic with an emphasis on cost control, customer satisfaction, health promotion, and preventive services. This represents which type of system?
1. Managed care
2. Case management
3. Differentiated practice
4. Client-focused care
1. Managed care
Rationale:
Managed care describes a health care system that emphasizes cost-effective, quality care that focuses on decreased costs and improved outcomes for groups of clients. Case management describes a range of models for integrating health care services for individuals or groups. Differentiated practice is a system in which nursing personnel are assigned to the most suitable tasks based on their educational preparation and resultant skill sets. Patient-focused care is a delivery model that brings all services and care providers to the client.
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