A nurse is explaining the pediatric unit's QI program to a newly employed nurse.Which of the following would the senior 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.

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The primary purpose of QI programs is to improve patient outcomes, which involves identifying areas of improvement, implementing changes, and monitoring the effects of those changes on patient care. While evaluations of staff performance and determination of appropriateness of standards are important components of QI, they are secondary to the primary goal of improving patient outcomes. Accreditation by The Joint Commission is also an important aspect of healthcare organizations, but it is not the primary purpose of QI programs.

A Nurse Is Explaining the Pediatric Unit's QI Program to a Newly