A nurse is explaining the pediatric unit's quality improvement (QI)program to a newly employed nurse.Which of the following would the nurse include as the primary purpose of QI programs?
A) Evaluation of staff members' performances
B) Determination of the appropriateness of standards
C) Improvement in patient outcomes
D) Preparation for accreditation of the organization by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

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The primary purpose of QI is improvement of patient outcomes,which relates to prevention of error,quality patient care,and patient satisfaction.

A Nurse Is Explaining the Pediatric Unit's Quality Improvement (QI)program