The Nurse Is Reviewing Actions Implemented to Address Quality of Care

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing actions implemented to address quality of care issues. Which action is a direct response to the Institute of Medicine publications on quality patient care?

• A) Implementing a protocol to screen for hospital acquired infections
• B) Creating a new program within schools of nursing that focus on quality
• C) Restricting nurses from designing and implementing quality care changes
• D) Developing safety and quality care competencies by the American Nurses Association Correct

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