A nurse is developing a QI program. Which of the following would ...

[penguins]

A nurse is developing a QI program. Which of the following would be the most important aspect of the program that should be considered?
 
  a. Vision and values of the agency
  b. Standards used to provide care
  c. Results of nursing care
  d. Evaluation of process changes

Question 2

A nurse is implementing plan-do-check-act. Which of the following actions is the nurse going to perform?
 
  a. Documentation of client care
  b. Obtain certification in a specialty area
  c. Review data after changing practice
  d. Provide equal access to care

[lauravaras]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Outcome (results of nursing care) is the most important part of a QI program because it is the key to evaluating providers and agencies by accrediting bodies, by insurance companies, and by Medicare and Medicaid through PROs, report cards, and other accrediting agencies. Vision and values of the agency, care standards, and evaluation of process changes are not as important as the outcomes that are demonstrated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Reviewing data is part of the Check step, where data is reviewed, results are analyzed, and what has been learned through the process change is identified. Documentation of client care, obtaining certification, and providing equal access to care are not part of the plan-do-check-act process.

[penguins]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[juliaf]

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