Which of the following are considered to be care delivery management tools that may be used by organizations when trying to reduce LOS? Select all that apply
a. clinical pathways c. disease management
b. case management d. nurse management
A, B, C
During the 1980s and onward, there has been a movement to help reduce health care costs. One of the primary aspects of this movement has been the use of efforts to reduce the LOS for patients according to predetermined diagnostic-related groups or DRGs. Three care delivery management tools that organizations have utilized effectively when working under these new constraints are: clinical pathways (care management tools that outline the expected clinical course for a specific patient type), case management (coordination of patient care process), and disease management (systematic, population-based approach to identify, intervene, and measure outcomes for persons at risk for certain diseases).
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The student nurse is reviewing the code of ethics prior to beginning a clinical assignment. On what areas should the nurse focus when providing client care?
1. Support lifelong learning. 2. Ensure the safety of all clients. 3. Maintain client confidentiality. 4. Provide care in a professional manner. 5. Collaborate with students and faculty.
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a. Chi-square test b. Kruskal-Wallis test c. Cochran's Q d. McNemar test