According to the Institute of Medicine, quality health care is
1. Licensed—all health care workers must have a license
2. Safe— avoiding injuries to patients from the care intended to help them
3. Timely—no waiting or delay for health care
4. Innovative—new innovations must be used when they become available
ANS: 2
The Institute of Medicine states that quality health care is safe—avoiding injuries to patients from the care that is intended to help them.
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