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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