The Leapfrog Group identified four evidence-based standards that they believe will provide the greatest impact on reducing medical errors. What are the four evidence-based standards?
A) Computerized physician–provider order entry, evidence-based hospital referral, ICU physician staffing, and the use of Leapfrog Safe Practices scores
B) Computerized physician–provider order entry, evidence-based visiting nurse referral, ED physician staffing, and the use of Leapfrog Safe Practices scores
C) Computerized primary care provider order entry, evidence-based hospital referral, ICU physician staffing, and the use of Leapfrog Safe Medication scores
D) Computerized nurse practitioner–provider order entry, evidence-based outpatient referral, ED physician staffing, and the use of Leapfrog Safe Medication scores
A
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