The nursing student is writing a paper on the Institute of ...

[michelleunicorn]

The nursing student is writing a paper on the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) 2001 report, Crossing the Quality Chasm. Which options reflect aims of this report that the student should include? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Timeliness
  2. Effectiveness
  3. Reimbursement
  4. Equality
  5. Safety

Question 2

The nursing Policy and Procedure Committee has issued the procedure for implementing the use of a new type of equipment. What information should be included in this procedure? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Effective date of the procedure
  2. The date the procedure will be reviewed in the future
  3. Who is responsible for the final review of the procedure
  4. The date that policy was approved by the Joint Commission
  5. The name and credentials of all members of the committee that approved the procedure

[yuyiding]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Reducing waits and harmful delays for both those who receive and those who give care is an improvement aim.
2. Providing services based on scientific knowledge to all who could benefit and refraining from providing services to those not likely to benefit constitutes the effectiveness aim of the paper.
3. Reimbursement is not an aim of this study.
4. Providing care that does not vary in quality because of personal characteristics is an aim proposed by this study.
5. Avoiding injuries to patients from the care that is intended to help them is a quality aim proposed by this study.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. It is essential for the procedure to list the date it becomes effective.
2. By setting a future review date, it is more likely that the procedure will be reviewed in a timely manner and not overlooked.
3. The responsibility for final review of the procedure is required.
4. It is not necessary for the Joint Commission to approve this procedure.
5. The name and credentials of the members of the committee are a part of the committee records, not a part of each procedure.

[michelleunicorn]

TYSM

[diana chang]

Excellent