The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Coordinator Is Establishing Quality Measures

question 11

Multiple Choice

The continuous quality improvement (CQI) coordinator is establishing quality measures for a unit. These measures would be written according to which criteria? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) The CQI coordinator has read two research studies that show the process improves client outcomes.
• B) The CQI coordinator has evidence that a particular practice is effective in decreasing length of stay.
• C) The CQI coordinator has used the process in practice for more than two years.
• D) The process being measured produces a desirable outcome.
• E) There are very few unexpected bad effects from the process.

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Definitions:

Target Net Income

The desired profit a company aims to achieve for a period, used in budgeting and planning processes.

Required Sales

The amount of sales needed to achieve a specific financial goal, such as breaking even or reaching a profit target.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar remaining after variable costs are subtracted, available to cover fixed costs and provide profit.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price of a single unit and its variable costs, indicating the contribution towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.