Asked by Kiera Sanders on Apr 25, 2024

A nurse is teaching the staff about the Institute of Medicine competencies. Which examples indicate the staff has a correct understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A) Use informatics.
B) Use transparency.
C) Apply globalization.
D) Apply quality improvement.
E) Use evidence-based practice.

Institute of Medicine

An American organization, now known as the National Academy of Medicine, that provides evidence-based advice to policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Informatics

The study or practice of processing, managing, and retrieving information, particularly through the use of technology, in various fields including healthcare and computing.

Evidence-Based Practice

Use of current best evidence from nursing research, clinical expertise, practice trends, and patient preferences to guide nursing decisions about care provided to patients.

  • Implement the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle to enhance quality in health care environments.
  • Examine healthcare practices using quality indicators specific to nursing and approaches for quality enhancement.
  • Apply findings from research and the principles of evidence-based practice to enhance clinical care quality.