You Are a Member of an Interprofessional Safety Committee That

question 33

Multiple Choice

You are a member of an interprofessional safety committee that is meeting to review the results of the latest series of fire drills that were conducted at University X Healthcare system. The healthcare system did not do well! The fire department is requiring that the organization safety committee meet, complete an in-depth review of their performance and develop an action plan. Time is short. This an emergency situation and a back-up fire drill will be conducted within 2 weeks. Jolene (the head nurse on the cardiac unit) is designated as the team leader. Emotions are running high and the 'blame game' has begun!
Which of the following should Jolene use as the best objective measure of excellent performance and quality patient care?

• A) Patient satisfaction surveys - patients 'liked' the worker who led them from the building.
• B) Documentation that the evacuation was competed safely and efficiently - evacuation time met regulations.
• C) Minutes of the team meeting that document in detail discussions that contributed to the development of an action plan.
• D) None of the answers.

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