The nurse is reviewing the Institute of Medicine's framework for ...

[natalie2426]

The nurse is reviewing the Institute of Medicine's framework for healthcare that leads to practical improvements. Which qualities should the nurse identify as being supported by this framework?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Safety
  2. Timeliness
  3. Cost reduction
  4. Patient-centeredness
  5. Elimination of healthcare-associated infections

Question 2

The manager is designing a presentation to introduce the nursing staff to the implementation of evidence-based practice. In which order should the manager explain the steps of this process?
 
  1. Evaluate the outcomes
  2. Search the literature efficiently
  3. Appraise the literature critically
  4. Formulate a searchable question
  5. Apply the result to clinical practice or patient

[fatboyy09]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4

The Institute of Medicine has described a framework for healthcare that can lead to practical improvements. It emphasizes safety, effectiveness, patient centeredness, timeliness, equity, and efficiency. Cost reduction and elimination of healthcare-associated infections have not been identified by the Institute of Medication's framework for practical improvements in healthcare.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4, 2, 3, 5, 1

The steps to implementing evidence-based practice in nursing are as follows: 1) Formulate a searchable question. 2) Search the literature efficiently. 3) Appraise the literature critically. 4) Apply the result to clinical practice or patient. 5) Evaluate the outcomes of the applied evidence in the practice or patient.