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scienceeasy

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In preparation for redesignation as a MagnetTM Hospital, how would you prepare?
 
  a. Commit staff resources over a 6-month period to updating procedure manuals.
  b. Educate staff through meetings and training sessions regarding appropriate answers to questions.
  c. Prepare a manual that outlines orientation procedures and ensure that all safety issues are addressed.
  d. Ensure that there are empirical data to support review of patient outcomes, actions taken, and results of actions.

Question 2

Which of the following would managers and staff review annually in order to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission (TJC) to improve patient safety?
 
  a. Appropriateness of charting terms and abbreviations
  b. Nursing hours per patient
  c. Acuity of patient admissions
  d. Wait times for care


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Jody Vaughn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Through the MagnetTM model, organizations must demonstrate how they provide excellence in five areas. Between designation and redesignation as a MagnetTM organization, greater emphasis is placed on empirical quality results.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The Joint Commission issues setting-specific patient goals annually, as well as a list of do-not-use terms, abbreviations, and symbols and sentinel events.


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Gracias!

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