Improvement in perceived quality of care has been reported in magnet organizations. According to several studies, which of the following is thought to contribute significantly to these quality outcomes and quality of care?
a. nurse's work environment c. performance improvement practices
b. quality assessment practices d. shorter lengths of stay in the hospital
A
Research by Aiken, Havens and Sloane (2000), Friese (2005), and Lake and Friese (2006) noted that health care facilities that have obtained magnet status tend to have environments that are indicative of nurse job satisfaction, prevention of burnout, and an improvement in perceived quality of care.
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