As Part of the Process of Promoting Quality Improvement, the Nursing

question 23

Multiple Choice

As part of the process of promoting quality improvement, the nursing manager is comparing data between two hospitals on average length of stay for a total hip replacement. This comparison is an example of which process or step?

• A) Benchmarking
• B) Outcome standard
• C) Indicator
• D) Process standard

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

Activities that relate to the core business operations of a company, including revenue and expense transactions.

Free Cash Flow

The amount of cash a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets.

Capital Expenditures

Funds used by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment.

Cash Dividends

Payments made out of a corporation's earnings to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash.