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:

Parental Consent Laws

Legal requirements mandating that one or both parents give permission for their minor child to engage in certain activities, including medical treatment or procedures.

Intimate Partner Violence

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Public Assistance Programs

Government programs designed to provide financial aid, food, medical care, and other forms of support to people in need.