The primary difference between QA and QI is: a. QI is ...

[jwb375]

The primary difference between QA and QI is:
 
  a. QI is reactive, and QA is proactive
  b. QA's emphasis is on maintaining minimum standards of care, and QI's emphasis is on identifying real and potential problems
  c. QA documents quality, and QI reports incidents and errors
  d. QI is more of a single program, and QA is more of a management approach

Question 2

In searching for a new position you should do everything EXCEPT:
 
  A) Review the philosophy of the organization.
  B) Speak with nurses in the organization.
  C) Request the organizational chart.
  D) Call the nursing office regarding salaries.

[leannegxo]

Answer to Question 1

B
The primary focus of QA is upon maintaining the minimum standards of care, and tends to be reactive instead of proactive. The main focus of QI is on the identification of real and potential problems, and tends to be proactive instead of reactive.

Answer to Question 2

D
Call the nursing office regarding salaries.

[jwb375]

TYSM

[xiaomengxian]

Gracias!