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According to WHO, in developed countries worldwide, what is the approximate likelihood that a hospitalized patient will be harmed while receiving care? (A) <1% (B) 10% (C) 50% (D) >75% correct answers (b) 10% Since the publication of To Err Is Human in 1999, the health care industry overall has seen which of the following improvements? (A) A 75 percent reduction in preventable medical errors (B) Stronger repercussions for providers who commit preventable medical error...

In regard to health disparities around the world, which of the following statements is most true? (A) Inequitable medical care is the primary driver of health disparities. (B) Where a child is born significantly affects his or her life expectancy. (C) The root causes of health disparities are complex. (D) B and C correct answers D Which of the following is a trend in modern health care across industrialized nations? (A) Providers are becoming more specialized. (B) The disease b...

In preparation for new antimicrobial stewardship regulatory requirements, a hospital is creating an antimicrobial stewardship committee. What should be the first step in supporting this new patient safety initiative? A. Reach out to subject matter experts to gain insight on different compliance issues. B. Work with information technology (IT) to build antibiotic indication and time-out screens. C. Partner with key stakeholders to perform a gap analysis of current state to ideal state. D. Rev...