Cost containment need not have an adverse effect on quality of care. A critical review of policies and practices can reveal possibilities for controlling and containing costs while maintaining or even increasing quality. The author discusses several areas that deserve the attention of nursing administrators and staff.
成本控制不一定会对护理质量产生不利影响。对政策和实践进行批判性审查可以揭示在保持甚至提高质量的同时控制和遏制成本的可能性。作者讨论了几个值得护理管理人员和工作人员关注的领域。