The Definition of Quality Provided by the Institute of Medicine

question 84

Multiple Choice

The definition of quality provided by the Institute of Medicine is the most widely accepted definition of health care quality. Which of the following is not part of the definition?

• A) Health care organizations should provide value consistent with the cost structure of the organization.
• B) Health care organizations should achieve desired health outcomes for individuals, matching their preferences for variety.
• C) Health care organizations should achieve desired health outcomes for populations, matching the societal preferences of policy makers and third-party payers for efficiency.
• D) Health care organizations should adhere to professional standards and scientific evidence, consistent with the clinical focus and preferences of health care providers for effectiveness.
• E) All of these are aspects of the IOM definition of health care quality

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Represents the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including both materials and labor costs.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory accounting system that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through the use of computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management software.

Sale Occurs

The point at which a transaction is recognized, involving the transfer of goods or services from a seller to a buyer for money.

Enterprise

A business or company that engages in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.