NURSING questions WEEK 5

250 WORDS 2 REFERENCES WITHIN 5 YEARS (NURSING JOURNALS ONLY!! IN TEXT CITATIONS ARE A MUST!!

Since October 1, 2008, hospitals no longer receive additional payment for cases in which certain select conditions (e.g., foreign object obtained after surgery, urinary tract infection (UTI) were not present on admission.

• Discuss how the master’s prepared nurse (depending upon the chosen track) can promote improvement in clinical quality outcomes and patient safety by incorporating proactive interventions that identify potential hospital acquired conditions (HAC). Be specific in the answer.