A collaborative work group composed of members of the ...

[lbcchick]

A collaborative work group composed of members of the interdisciplinary health care team develops a set of goals and research-based standardized practice guidelines. Of which concept is this an example?
 
  1. Quality improvement
   2. Outcomes management
   3. Risk management
   4. Disease management

Question 2

The nursing manager is comparing data on average length of client hospital stay for a total hip replacement between two hospitals in order to promote quality improvement. This comparison is an example of which process or step?
 
  1. A process standard
   2. An outcome standard
   3. Benchmarking
   4. An indicator

[elyse44]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

Rationale: Outcomes management is a process in which costs and quality are concurrently and retrospectively measured and analyzed in order to improve the outcomes of clinical practice. Quality management uses measures, goals, and management involvement to monitor performance and ensure progress. Risk management is directed at the identification, evaluation, and corrective action against potential risks that could threaten the well-being of the client, staff, or visitors. Disease management is the provision of complete patient care for certain diseases and procedures (e.g., diabetes, transplants).

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

Rationale: Benchmarking is the comparison of data with other reliable sources internally and externally with the goal of quality improvement. An outcome standard involves the end results of care given. An indicator is a tool used to measure the performance of structure, process, and outcome standards. Process standards are those connected with the actual delivery of care.

[lbcchick]

Great answer, keep it coming

[peter]

Excellent