You are a nurse manager in a facility that is part of a national syste

QUESTION

You are a nurse manager in a facility that is part of a national system of specialized hospitals that provide services to children and that is funded and managed through a religious charity organization.

This system emphasizes compassionate, faith-based care. What level of consolidated system is represented in this example?

a. First level
b. Second level
c. Fourth level
d. Fifth level

ANSWER:

ANS: D
Consolidated systems tend to be organized into five levels. The fifth level involves special interest groups that own and operate units along religious lines, teaching interests, or related special interests that drive their activities. In this example, the facilities are funded and managed by a religious organization that provides care that is congruent with its particular faith-based values.