The faculty of a school of nursing has decided to follow the ...

[burchfield96]

The faculty of a school of nursing has decided to follow the guidelines listed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Health Professions Education report. Which competencies should the faculty include in the school curriculum? Select all that apply.
 
  1. How to use informatics
  2. Information on working in interprofessional teams
  3. How to tailor care to be patient-centered
  4. The application of quality improvement to practice
  5. How to use evidence-based information in practice

Question 2

You are on the Policy and Procedure Committee, and today the committee is beginning work on a new policy related to the use of restraints. What would be the key question the committee should ask first?
 
  1. Who should make the decision and when?
  2. What are the state and federal laws related to restraints?
  3. What is the decision to be made and why?
  4. What data do we have about use of restraints in last year?

[Toya9913]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Using informatics is one of the five core competencies listed in the report.
2. Working in interprofessional teams is a competency listed in this report.
3. The provision of patient-centered care is a competency listed in the report.
4. Applying quality improvement is a competency listed in the report.
5. Employing evidence-based practice is a competency listed in the report.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 1. Who will initiate restraints is important, but not the first question to ask.
2. Laws should be considered, but later as policy content is developed.
3. This is the critical first question to consider.
4. It is important to review this data as the policy is developed.