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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