Which Statements Best Describe How a Quality Improvement Process Can

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statements best describe how a quality improvement process can contain healthcare costs? Select all that apply.

• A)"Promoting safety increases the cost of care."
• B)"Medication errors decrease the cost of care."
• C)"High nurse-to-client ratios result in decreased readmission rates."
• D)"Increased nursing staff has been linked to decreased infection rates."
• E)"Use of computers increases the number of lawsuits."

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Definitions:

Core Capabilities

Integrated knowledge sets within an organization that distinguish it from its competitors and deliver value to customers

Cultural Audit

A thorough examination and evaluation of an organization's cultural attributes and practices.

Environmental Scanning

Systematic monitoring of the major external forces influencing the organization.

External Forecasting

External forecasting involves predicting future trends and the impact of external factors on an organization's operations, including market demand, economic conditions, and technological changes.