When Starting a Quality Improvement Project,what Are the First Two

question 24

Multiple Choice

When starting a quality improvement project,what are the first two questions you should ask?

• A)What are we trying to accomplish,and how will we know if we are successful?
• B)How long will it take,and how much will it cost?
• C)Is the improvement necessary,and who should manage the project?
• D)What went wrong,and who is to blame?
• E)None of the above

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