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Which leadership action would help reduce risks in a healthcareorganization? - ANSWER Allocating resources at the patient care level
What is the role of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) -
ANSWER Independent, not-for-profit organization focused on advancing
and sustaining better outcomes in health and healthcare?
Optimizes health systems' performance by focusing on three core
dimensions
What is the role of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) -
ANSWER Comprehensive resource, including references and video
modules. Defines essential competencies as patient-centred care,
teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality
improvement, safety, and informatics.
What is the role of the National Quality Forum (NQF) - ANSWER
Membership-based organization related to quality measurement and
reporting?
What is the role of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(AHRQ) - ANSWER Federal agency devoted to improving quality, safety,
efficiency, and effectiveness
What is the role of The Joint Commission (TJC) - ANSWER Not-for-profit
organization that accredits healthcare organizations internationally.
The Institute of Medicine's 2004 seminal report, Keeping Patients Safe:
Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses, presented which key
finding? - ANSWER The lack of organizational trust and readily available
resources for nurses
Which outcome would be a result of successful quality management? -
ANSWER Reduction in hospital readmissions
, Less nursing staff turnover
Higher provider accountability for costs and service
Which task would be completed as part of the "focus" principle of quality
management and quality improvement? - ANSWER Writing a
measurable patient outcome statement
Which factor is a key priority for the future of nursing? - ANSWER Using
technology to maximize reaching vulnerable populations
For which purpose was the TeamSTEPPS program designed? -
ANSWER Increasing attention to safety within healthcare organizations
TeamSTEPPS increases the attention to safety through multiple different
tools and actions using principles of team structure, communication,
leadership, situation monitoring and mutual support that members of the
healthcare team can implement or take. Examples include utilizing a
standard SBAR report to ensure communication between providers.
Which factor is most important to consider when making quality
improvement decisions? - ANSWER Data analysis of outcomes
Clinical Safety
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Achievement of which program's standard would inform prospective
nursing applicants that a facility has consistently demonstrated nursing
excellence? - ANSWER Magnet Recognition Program®
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