Dimensions that are considered regarding outcome measurement tools such as quality report cards include: (Select all that apply.)
a. patient care goals.
b. nurses' system evaluations.
c. performance appraisals.
d. situational content.
e. intended audience.
D, E
A type of outcome measure is related not to the patient but to the performance of the behavioral health care organization itself. One must consider the three dimensions when discussing these report cards: content, point of view, and intended audience. The remaining options are incorrect.
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