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ENagel

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Which information would be used to monitor the process element of a hospital's quality?
 
  1. The average daily census reports
  2. Changes in community health status
  3. Total percentage of nursing department salary hours paid to registered nurses
  4. Patient satisfaction survey results regarding interaction with clinicians

Question 2

Which options can be used to describe U.S. hospitals? Select all that apply.
 
  1. An organization with a purpose
  2. Provides continuous nursing services under the supervision of registered nurses
  3. Delivers predominantly primary care but also can provide secondary and tertiary care
  4. Follows standards established by laws, regulations, and accreditation
  5. Must be accredited by the Joint Commission



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Answer to Question 1

4
Explanation: 1. This is a structure or input monitor.
2. This is an output monitor.
3. This is a structure or input monitor.
4. This is a process monitor.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. This statement could be used to describe a hospital.
2. This statement could be used to describe a hospital.
3. U.S. hospital care is primarily secondary care, though other services related to primary care such as clinic services and wellness programs also are services that a hospital may offer. Tertiary care could be delivered in a hospital, for example, in a hospital-based hospice unit.
4. This statement could be used to describe a hospital.
5. Hospitals do not have to be accredited by the Joint Commission. This accreditation is voluntary.



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