What is the purpose of QA (quality assurance)?
a. To screen employment applications
b. To evaluate care results against accepted standards
c. To conduct in-services for "quality documentation"
d. To report deviation from standards to the state health department
ANS: B
QA is an in-house department that evaluates care services and results against accepted standards.
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