As a nurse manager on a urology unit,you note that there has been a marked increase in medication errors on the unit.Which of the following actions would be consistent with the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI)measures?
A) Staff are consulted regarding improvements in interprofessional approaches to patient care.
B) Nursing staff are asked for input regarding the purchase of new medication carts.
C) A recognition program is developed to acknowledge nurses who have provided safe and exemplary care utilizing skills in the staffing mix to optimize the delivery of patient care.
D) Recent changes in staffing mixes are examined to determine if the timing of changes coincides with the increase in errors.

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The NDNQI measures are specifically concerned with patient safety and aspects of quality of care that may be affected by changes in the delivery of care or staffing resources.The quality indicators address staff mix and nursing hours for acute-care settings,as well as other care components.The NDNQI project is designed to assist healthcare organizations in identifying links between nursing care and patient outcomes.

As a Nurse Manager on a Urology Unit,you Note That