Which issue would a unit quality improvement committee address?

A unit quality improvement committee is primarily focused on enhancing the overall performance and safety of patient care within a specific unit. It addresses systemic issues that can impact patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.

The increase in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) is directly related to patient safety and clinical outcomes. This type of issue highlights a clear area for quality improvement efforts, as it involves the quality of care delivered to patients, adherence to infection control protocols, and potential modifications in clinical practice that could mitigate such infections. Addressing CAUTIs would typically involve analyzing data, implementing evidence-based practices, training staff, and monitoring outcomes to ensure sustained improvement.

The other issues, while significant, pertain to different aspects of healthcare delivery. A 10% decrease in client satisfaction may indicate a problem worthy of attention but does not specifically target a clinical outcome improvement initiative. Similarly, individual medication errors reflect personal performance issues rather than system-wide quality deficits, and staff perception of incivility, although relevant for team dynamics and morale, does not directly correlate with patient safety or clinical effectiveness like CAUTIs do.