A nurse uses a CDS system to make an informed clinical decision regard

QUESTION

A nurse uses a CDS system to make an informed clinical decision regarding a drug dosage ordered for a patient. According to Donabedian’s model, this would be considered:

a. structure.
b. process.
c. outcome.
d. effectiveness.

ANSWER:

ANS: B
The managerial and clinical processes in place to support the provision of care are all included under the process component. The use of a CDS system is considered process.