In preparation for the next quality improvement committee meeting, the nurse accesses the clinical decision support system to run an outcomes report. How should the nurse anticipate the committee using this report?
A)To eliminate unnecessary care
B)To measure the length of hospital stays
C)To assist in modifying policies and procedures
D)To validate appropriate place of treatment

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A)Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
B)Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
C)Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.
D)Outcome tracking helps identify faulty processes and assists in modifying policies and procedures to improve client outcomes for a particular diagnosis or department within a health organization. Utilization review is designed to eliminate inappropriate or unnecessary medical care, length of stay, and place of treatment.

In Preparation for the Next Quality Improvement Committee Meeting, the Nurse