The staff was informed that a PRO (Professional Review Organization) would be making an unannounced visit in a few hours. Which of the following would the hospital nurse expect the PRO team to examine?
a. Records of hospital admissions and scheduled procedures
b. Nursing care plans of patients with unexpected problems (infections, falls)
c. Discharge paperwork of patients discharged in the past 30 days
d. Documentation of adherence to nursing standards of care
ANS: A
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