Author Question: High reliability organizations are best described by which statement? 1. An HCO that is ranked ... (Read 31 times)

leilurhhh · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

High reliability organizations are best described by which statement?

1. An HCO that is ranked high in a national report card about healthcare quality
2. An HCO that views a near miss as a sign we are catching errors
3. Reliability in an organization requires that managers consider staff input
4. When operations are viewed as effective this is good sign

Question 2

The hospital has purchased software that prints patient education material for numerous situations. What is the nurse's responsibility regarding these materials? Select all that apply.

1. The nurse should read the material and assess it carefully for accuracy.
2. If possible, nursing should participate in the development of these materials.
3. The nurse has no responsibility outside distributing the material to the correct patient.
4. The nurse should carefully document that these materials were given to the patient.
5. The nurse should adapt the material to the individual patient.

Anonymous · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Ranking in a report card is not the best description of a high reliability organization.
2. A high reliability organization views near misses as a symptom that more work needs to be done to improve and need to find ways to do this.
3. High reliability organizations practice deference to expertiseadvice can come from staff.
4. High reliability organizations are always sensitive to operations knowing improvement is ongoing continuous.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. This is a critical action anytime the nurse gives any information to the patient.
2. This is a good idea if possible.
3. The nurse always has responsibility for the care of the patient.
4. This is a critical action anytime the nurse gives any information to the patient.
5. This is a critical action anytime the nurse gives any information to the patient.