The Nurse Knows That the Primary Purpose of the Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse knows that the primary purpose of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 was to:

• A) create a government agency that tracks all patient safety problems.
• B) encourage sharing of information to promote a culture of safety.
• C) mandate patient safety programs and prescribe penalties for errors.
• D) require hospitals create quality improvement initiatives for safety.

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Definitions:

Whistle-blower

An individual who exposes illegal, unethical, or wrong practices within an organization to the public or authorities.

SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry.

Illegal Accounting Procedures

Practices in accounting that violate laws or regulations, often intended to conceal true financial performance or to deceive stakeholders.

Whistle-blowers

Whistle-blowers are individuals who expose illegal, unethical, or fraudulent activities within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority.