According to the Institute of Medicine, quality health care is:
A) Licensed-all health care workers must have a license
B) Safe- avoiding injuries to patients from the care intended to help them
C) Timely-no waiting or delay for health care
D) Innovative-new innovations must be used when they become available

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Quality healthcare, as defined by the Institute of Medicine, involves ensuring patient safety by avoiding injuries caused by healthcare interventions. The other options (A, C, D) are important factors in healthcare delivery, but they do not encompass the full definition of quality healthcare as outlined by the Institute of Medicine.

According to the Institute of Medicine, Quality Health Care Is