A factor evaluation system: a. Utilizes financial data to determine n

QUESTION

A factor evaluation system:

a. Utilizes financial data to determine number of staff-to-patient ratios.
b. Utilizes DRGs to determine acuity on a unit.
c. Combines interventions and time required for interventions to determine levels of care required.
d. Combines financial resources and nursing interventions to determine patient contact hours.

ANSWER:

ANS: C
A factor evaluation system considers tasks, thought processes, and patient care activities and gives them a time or rating. These are then used to determine the number of patient care hours required.