Which agency has a comprehensive website dedicated to improving ...

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Which agency has a comprehensive website dedicated to improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans?
 
  1. Joint Commission
  2. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
  3. American Nurses Credentialing Center
  4. Pathway to Excellence Program

Question 2

Once the strategic plan has been developed which identifies the organization's technology goals and needs, the selection and implementation of an information system occurs through a well-defined process known as the ___________________ _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is responsible for improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans (www.ahrq.gov). AHRQ supports health-services research in these areas and provides information for practitioners on areas such as disaster preparedness, quality and patient safety, data-sets, and related research findings. Of particular interest for nurses is a listing of AHRQ resources for nurses (www.ahrq.gov/about/nursing/nrslinks.htm).

Answer to Question 2

life cycle
Rationale : Once the goals and needs of the system have been identified by the strategic plan, the selection and implementation of an information system occur through a well defined process known as the life cycle. The life cycle begins once these goals are developed.
Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Understanding
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Assessment
Learning Outcome:

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