Author Question: What has been the historical importance of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports since 1999? 1. ... (Read 138 times)

erika · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What has been the historical importance of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports since 1999?

1. They stimulated the development of strategies that will improve quality of care.
2. They are responsible for accrediting hospitals and other types of healthcare organizations.
3. They establish minimum standards and benchmarks for healthcare organizations.
4. They support research designed to improve the outcomes and quality of healthcare.

Question 2

The nurse is looking for a formal, approved description of how a clinical care process is carried out in the facility. Where should this nurse look for this information?

1. Professional performance standards
2. Nurse Practice Act
3. Policy and procedure manual
4. Joint Commission manual

lolol · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The IOM reports stimulated the development of strategies that will improve quality of care.
2. Accrediting of healthcare organizations and establishing minimum standards are the responsibilities of The Joint Commission.
3. Accrediting of healthcare organizations and establishing minimum standards are the responsibilities of The Joint Commission.
4. Supporting research designed to improve healthcare outcomes and quality is the focus of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Professional nursing standards will offer some description of the how the clinical care process should be carried out, but the nurse should look for how it is to be carried out in this facility.
2. Each state or province's Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of nursing within that area. This document does not describe how to carry out specific nursing processes.
3. The policy and procedure manual will give a description of the nursing care process and directions on carrying it out for a specific healthcare organization.
4. The Joint Commission sets global performance standards for nursing and other departments in the hospital, but does not give specific direction on the completion of nursing activities.