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sheilaspns

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on: Jul 8, 2018
As a patient care advocate, you regularly coach patients on how to stay safe in health care by educating them about:
 
  a. The need to understand and record all medications being taken.
  b. Bringing their own linens and other personal items to the hospital.
  c. Washing hands frequently while in a healthcare environment and using a hand sanitizer.
  d. Following closely the directions and orders of healthcare providers.

Question 2

In designing a quality, safe healthcare environment, the primary emphasis needs to be on:
 
  a. Evidence-based practice.
  b. Informatics.
  c. Staffing.
  d. The patient.


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

ANS: A
The Five Steps to Safer Health Care for patients include keeping a list of medications that patients are taking.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Focusing on the patient moves care from concern about who controls care to a focus on what care is provided to and with patients, which was an aim identified in the IOM report Crossing the Quality Chasm.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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