One of the Mechanisms Used to Encourage Innovation and Creativity

question 46

True/False

One of the mechanisms used to encourage innovation and creativity in the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria for Performance Excellence is the prescriptive nature of the criteria, which channels activities toward following procedures, not toward purpose.

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment, characterized by open-mindedness and skepticism of assumptions.

Nursing Care

A range of services provided by trained nursing staff aimed at maintaining or improving the health of patients or clients.

Impaired Swallowing

Difficulty in the act of swallowing, which may result from neurological conditions, structural abnormalities, or diseases affecting the throat and esophagus.

Nursing Diagnosis

A medical assessment regarding the experiences or reactions of an individual, family, or community to real or possible health issues or life events.