Quality outcomes can be achieved through the development of:
a. core measures c. organizational charts
b. work processes d. clinical practice councils
B
An organization or patient care unit must structure the unit's environment and develop work processes to achieve quality outcomes. Each nurse and nursing assistive personnel (NAP) must review patient care routines/standards to achieve the organization's and unit goals.
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