Which quality improvement initiatives would help the healthcare organization meet Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) goals? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) The amount of material opened and wasted for surgical procedures will drop by 25% this fiscal year.
B) The number of nurses who hold a bachelor's degree will increase by 10% this year.
C) Wait times in the emergency department will decrease by 15% this year.
D) Employee absences will drop by 10% this year.
E) Fewer than 5% of clients will report inadequate pain control while hospitalized.

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1. No waste is an IHI goal.
2. Increasing the educational preparation of nurses is not an IHI goal.
3. No unwanted waiting is an IHI goal.
4. Employee attendance is not an IHI goal.
5. No needless pain or suffering is an IHI goal.

Which Quality Improvement Initiatives Would Help the Healthcare Organization Meet