Which actions take place in organizations to monitor quality improvement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Evaluation of what nurses are doing for patients
b. Development of policies and procedures
c. Employee evaluations
d. Intermittent monitoring
e. Continuing education
A, B, C, E
There are many actions that take place in organizations to monitor quality improvement. These include evaluation of what nurses are doing for patients, development of policies and procedures, employee evaluations, ongoing monitoring, and continuing education.
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