The hospital's quality improvement committee has identified a problem on one of the units.In using the PDSA method to help determine ways to deal with the issue,the committee decides to do a literature review.This is an example of quality improvement
A) Combined with evidence-based practice.
B) With inability to make the right decision.
C) With delay in the action needed.
D) With no designated method for dealing with issues.

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Quality improvement combined with evidence-based practice is the foundation for excellent patient care and outcomes.Once a committee defines a problem,it applies a formal model for exploring and resolving quality concerns.One part of the PDSA cycle is the "Do" section,which requires the selection of an intervention on the basis of data reviewed.Therefore the committee is taking the right action and is not unduly delaying action; data must be obtained that are needed to make the right decision as part of the PDSA method,which is in place.

The Hospital's Quality Improvement Committee Has Identified a Problem on One