A Nurse Who Is Using Population Management Needs to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse who is using population management needs to be able to work with integrated care delivery systems. Which of the following describes the rationale for this competency?

• A) Management has shifted from inpatient care to primary care providers as points of entry.
• B) Emphasis is on episodic illness care for individuals rather than on population management.
• C) Care management services and programs do not provide access and accountability, as provided by case management services.
• D) Assessment of the needs of the population is no longer necessary.