A threshold of 90% is identified for an outcome indicator in the quality improvement program. Which of the following situations indicates a need for further review of the quality improvement plan?
1. The waiting time for clinic appointments has decreased 96%.
2. Clients with renal dialysis expressed a 95% satisfaction with their care.
3. In 93% of clients, subjective expressions of postoperative pain have decreased.
4. Wound infections are evident in 92% of clients after care of their IV access ports.
ANS: 4
Wound infections are exceeding the designated threshold, indicating a need for further review of the quality improvement plan. Waiting time for clinic appointments has decreased, meeting the threshold. Satisfaction with care meets the threshold. Expressions of pain have decreased, meet-ing the threshold.
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