A nursing case manager requests a meeting with the nursing staff after discovering variances from critical pathways related to timely discharge of patients having hip replacement.Patients are not being discharged on time because they are refusing their physical therapy as a result of poor pain control.Meeting with the staff to discuss potential improvements in pain management is an example of

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Continuous quality improvement focuses on identifying and addressing issues that prevent optimal patient outcomes. The nursing case manager is addressing a specific issue related to timely discharge and identifying a potential improvement in pain management to address the issue. This approach is consistent with continuous quality improvement principles.

A Nursing Case Manager Requests a Meeting with the Nursing