In Preparation for the Next Quality Improvement Committee Meeting, the Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

In preparation for the next quality improvement committee meeting, the nurse accesses the clinical decision support system to run an outcomes report. How should the nurse anticipate the committee using this report?

• A)To eliminate unnecessary care
• B)To measure the length of hospital stays
• C)To assist in modifying policies and procedures
• D)To validate appropriate place of treatment

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder affecting communication and behavior, encompassing a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills.

Early Intervention

The practice of identifying and providing timely support and services to individuals, especially children, who are at risk of or already showing signs of developmental, educational, or health-related problems.

Independently

The act of doing something without reliance on others, based on one's own initiative or resources.

Schizophrenics

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.