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◉ QIA. Answer: Quality Improvement Activity "An activity used to
monitor, evaluate or improve the quality of health care delivered by
the practice."
◉ Definition of Quality Improvement. Answer: Quality improvement
(QI) consists of systematic and continuous actions that lead to
measurable improvement in health care services and the health
status of targeted patient groups
◉ The QI team has recommended the use of sound machine in each
patient room to muffle the ambient noise on the unit. How should
the MSN respond to this recommendation?. Answer: The MSN
should search the literature to confirm that the recommendation is
evidence-based.
◉ Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing (Nursing Standard).
Answer: Nursing Standard that:
1. Defines the essential elements of master's education for advanced
practice roles in nursing.
,2. Provides a framework for designing and assessing master's
education programs for advanced practice nursing.
◉ National Patient Safety Goals. Answer: The NPSGs were
established by the Joint Commission to help accredited
organizations address specific areas of concern in regard to patient
safety.
◉ The Joint Commission. Answer: The Joint Commission accredits
more than 20,000 health care organizations in the U.S. This
accreditation is recognized by state agencies as a condition of
licensure and receipt of Medicaid reimbursement.
◉ Preventive Action. Answer: A proactive plan to prevent a potential
occurrence of an adverse event.
◉ Corrective Action. Answer: Corrective action is a reactive plan to
prevent a
re-occurrence of an adverse event.
◉ Quantifiable Measure. Answer: Data-driven quality improvement
indicator.
◉ National League for Nursing Core Values. Answer: NLN Values
,Caring
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
◉ Magnet Conceptual Model Components. Answer:
Transformational Leadership
Structural Empowerment
Exemplary Professional Practice
New Knowledge, Innovation, & Improvements
Empirical Quality Results
◉ Magnet Hospitals. Answer: Higher percentages of satisfied RNs
Lower RN turnover and vacancy
Improved clinical outcomes
Improved patient satisfaction
◉ Magnet Recognition Program. Answer: ANCC program that
recognizes healthcare organizations that provide excellence in
nursing.
◉ Definition of Bias. Answer: cause to feel or show inclination or
prejudice for or against someone or something.
, ◉ When can Bias occur. Answer: Can occur when non-random data
is chosen for analysis, which influences the statistical significance of
the test, or produces distorted results.
◉ Convenience Sample. Answer: A subset of a population selected
because the individuals are readily available and accessible.
◉ Mission Statement. Answer: Describes the reason for the
organizations's current existence.
◉ Values Statement. Answer: Describes what an organization
believes in and how it will behave.
◉ Sampling. Answer: Selection of a representative subset of a
population to predict the effects of a change on the whole
population.
◉ Random Sample. Answer: A subset of a population in which each
individual of the subset had an equal probability / an equal chance
of being chosen.
◉ Deemed Status. Answer: In order for a health care organization to
receive payment from Medicare or Medicaid programs, it must meet
the eligibility requirements set forth in federal regulations.