The nurse manager has been appointed to implement a quality assurance program at the hospital. Which components should the manager prepare to evaluate for this program?
1. Methods
2. Structure
3. Finances
4. Process
5. Outcome
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5
Rationale: Quality assurance is an ongoing, systematic process designed to evaluate and promote excellence in the health care provided to clients. It requires evaluation of three consistent components of care. Each type of evaluation requires different criteria and methods.
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