The Goal of ___________ Quality Standard Is to Detect Potential

question 42

Short Answer

The goal of ___________ quality standard is to detect potential problems to prevent their occurrence and achieve no more than 3.4 defects per million opportunities.

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Definitions:

Rheumatic Fever

An inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated or poorly treated strep throat or scarlet fever and can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

Polyarthritis

A condition characterized by inflammation in five or more joints simultaneously.

Osler Nodes

Red, painful, elevated sores on the hands and feet linked to infectious endocarditis.

Janeway Spots

Small, painless, red or purple spots on the palms or soles, associated with infective endocarditis.