You are examining the workings of a University X Healthcare System committee that is charged with developing and implementing an action plan designed to reduce the number of falls on the geriatric unit. University X Healthcare System is concerned because it is proud of its' mission and reputation for quality care. The organization is committed to provide the time and resources to solve this problem. You are looking through the lens of your knowledge of systems theory. Administration has assembled a variety of disciplines (medicine, nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy).
As a result of the newly implemented fall reduction program, the number of falls on the geriatric unit at University X Healthcare System has declined by 20%. This is an example of:
A) Throughput
B) Input
C) Output
D) None of the answers

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The decline in the number of falls is an example of "Output" in systems theory, as it represents the result or outcome of the implemented fall reduction program.

You Are Examining the Workings of a University X Healthcare