Stakeholder Definitions of Health Care Quality

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What is defined as 'Care Process'?

The employer's expectations for skills and knowledge

The customer expectations from healthcare professionals

The services provided during the care episode (correct)

The patient's health outcomes

Who was a pioneer in the evaluation of health care quality?

Avedis Donabedian (correct)

Donabedian

Baker

Council on Medical Service

Why are health outcomes not always the first priority in determining healthcare quality?

Customers expect quick responses to questions. (correct)

Employers expect RD/DTRs to work efficiently.

RD/DTRs provide evidence-based nutrition therapy.

Donabedian advocated for evaluating the care process.

What did Avedis Donabedian advocate for as a key component of the quality triad?

Evaluation of care processes Signup and view all the answers

Why is evidence-based nutrition therapy important according to the text?

To support the patient's return to health Signup and view all the answers

How is quality of care provided evaluated?

By studying care outcomes and methods of care provision Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for resistance towards utilizing the four-step NCP by dietetics professionals?

Lack of understanding of what a care process is Signup and view all the answers

According to Avedis Donabedian, how is quality in health care often defined?

Varies depending on the viewpoint of stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the US health care system in relation to its cost and outcomes?

Expensive system with outcomes not matching associated costs Signup and view all the answers

How does the World Health Organization rank the US health system in terms of overall attainment (OA)?

15th globally Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following would have varying definitions for health care quality?

All stakeholders including patients, providers, and payers Signup and view all the answers

Why do dietetics professionals need to understand how care processes can demonstrate effectiveness in improving health outcomes?

To demonstrate the impact of interventions on health outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential core of practice for registered nurses according to the American Nurses Association (ANA)?

Assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Which allied health profession has been described as a 'late bloomer' in terms of defining a framework for care provision?

Dietetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework?

Daily life activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue identified in the text regarding health care provision?

Lack of consistency in providing health care Signup and view all the answers

Which organization defines the Nursing Process as the core practice for registered nurses?

American Nurses Association (ANA) Signup and view all the answers

In what way have nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists historically differed from dietetics professionals?

They have long-established care processes Signup and view all the answers

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