As a Nurse Manager on a Urology Unit,you Note That

question 4

Multiple Choice

As a nurse manager on a urology unit,you note that there has been a marked increase in medication errors on the unit.Which of the following actions would be consistent with the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) measures?

• A) Staff are consulted regarding improvements in interprofessional approaches to patient care.
• B) Nursing staff are asked for input regarding the purchase of new medication carts.
• C) A recognition program is developed to acknowledge nurses who have provided safe and exemplary care utilizing skills in the staffing mix to optimize the delivery of patient care.
• D) Recent changes in staffing mixes are examined to determine if the timing of changes coincides with the increase in errors.

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