An example of an effective patient outcome statement is:

a. Eighty percent of all patients admitted to the Emergency Department will be seen by a nurse practitioner within 3 hours of presentation in the Emergency Department.
b. Patients with cardiac diagnoses will be referred to cardiac rehabilitation programs.
c. The hospital will reduce costs by 3% through the annual budget process.
d. Quality is a desired element in patient transactions.


ANS: A
Patient outcomes must be measurable, specific, and patient-centered.

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