When using the DMAIC acronym of the Six Sigma quality process improvement model,the nurse understands that the M (measure)refers to:
A)The development of a data collection plan.
B)Determination of the average LOS.
C)Determination of the average wages.
D)Determination of the ethnicity of admissions.

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The M in DMAIC stands for Measure, which refers to developing a data collection plan. This involves identifying the specific data that will be collected to quantify the current level of performance and determine baseline metrics for comparison. Determination of the average LOS, average wages, or ethnicity of admissions would fall under data analysis and not the measurement phase.

When Using the DMAIC Acronym of the Six Sigma Quality