Explanation should include
- a definition of quality assurance (QA)
- an explanation of the significance of a QA program from the perspectives of patient care, economics, and staff development
- a description of the roles of the respiratory therapist in a QA program
- an explanation of the role of the Joint Commission and DNV (Det Norske Veritas).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does having a quality assurance program affect the respiratory care department?
- Why are quality standards important within the respiratory care department?
- What is the relationship between recordkeeping and quality assurance?