The Institute of Medicine (IOM) uses two dimensions in the ...

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The Institute of Medicine (IOM) uses two dimensions in the quality matrix to describe quality. Which factors are included in the first dimension? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Patient-centeredness
  2. Effectiveness
  3. Timeliness
  4. End-of-life care
  5. Staying healthy

Question 2

Select the conclusions from the Nurse Manager Engagement Project. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Nurse managers' satisfaction and longevity are currently at an all-time low.
  2. Staff nurses' satisfaction is linked to their relationship with their manager.
  3. Future nursing leadership comes from development of middle managers.
  4. There is a direct relationship with cost, quality, and nursing care.
  5. A critical variable addressed by this project is adequacy of nursing staff.

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. The first dimension focuses on the delivery of healthcare and includes factors such as patient-centeredness, safety effectiveness, and timeliness.
2. The first dimension focuses on the delivery of healthcare and includes factors such as patient-centeredness, safety effectiveness, and timeliness.
3. The first dimension focuses on the delivery of healthcare and includes factors such as patient-centeredness, safety effectiveness, and timeliness.
4. The second dimension of quality focuses on the consumer perspective of healthcare needs and includes staying healthy, getting better, living with illness or disability, and coping with palliative or end-of-life issues.
5. The second dimension of quality focuses on the consumer perspective of healthcare needs and includes staying healthy, getting better, living with illness or disability, and coping with palliative or end-of-life issues.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. This program was established in 1993.
2. The program was developed as a result of a research study conducted in 1981.
3. This is a recognition program, not an accreditation program.
4. The focus of this program is on nursing.
5. Nursing staff adequacy is a critical variable addressed by this program.