A unit has been experiencing a high rate of patient falls for the past

QUESTION

A unit has been experiencing a high rate of patient falls for the past three months. According to Donabedian’s model, patient falls would be considered:

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

ANSWER:

ANS: C
The end results of the structures and processes are considered outcomes. These may include clinical outcomes. The measurement of patient falls is considered an outcome.