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Title: An organization is referring to the Institute of Medicine’s goals when identifying metrics to ...
Post by: croosh911 on Mar 10, 2017
An organization is referring to the Institute of Medicine’s goals when identifying metrics to measure patient safety. Which goals would the organization most likely select as metrics?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Equitable
2. Morbidity
3. Length of stay
4. Bedside manner
5. Number of staff
Correct


Title: Re: An organization is referring to the Institute of Medicine’s goals when identifying metrics to ...
Post by: manursed on Mar 10, 2017
2,3,5
Rationale 1: A goal of equitable would be applicable to patient care. (See Page 135 Table 6-1 Institute of Medicine Goals)
Rationale 2: A goal about morbidity would be a safety measure. (See Page 135 Table 6-1 Institute of Medicine Goals)
Rationale 3: Length of stay would be a safety measure. (See Page 135 Table 6-1 Institute of Medicine Goals)
Rationale 4: Bedside manner would be a patient satisfaction goal. (See Page 135 Table 6-1 Institute of Medicine Goals)
Rationale 5: Number of staff would be a safety measure. (See Page 135 Table 6-1 Institute of Medicine Goals)


Title: Re: An organization is referring to the Institute of Medicine’s goals when identifying metrics to ...
Post by: croosh911 on Apr 29, 2017
Thanks for investing your time to answer my question