. Concerned family members of a patient are curious about the time it will take before the patient can be discharged. Which system should be used to identify this information, assuming that it has been updated recently?
Risk-management system
Electronic documentation
Financial system
Admission/discharge/transfer system
The Correct Answer is D
A. Risk-management system. – This system focuses on identifying and mitigating risks in healthcare but does not provide discharge timing information.
B. Electronic documentation. – While it contains patient information, it does not directly provide an overview of discharge timing unless explicitly documented by staff.
C. Financial system. – This system manages billing and financial data but does not track or provide information on patient discharge timelines.
D. Admission/discharge/transfer system. – This system manages patient flow, including admissions, discharges, and transfers, and would provide the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the anticipated discharge time for a patient.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Risk-management system. – This system focuses on identifying and mitigating risks in healthcare but does not provide discharge timing information.
B. Electronic documentation. – While it contains patient information, it does not directly provide an overview of discharge timing unless explicitly documented by staff.
C. Financial system. – This system manages billing and financial data but does not track or provide information on patient discharge timelines.
D. Admission/discharge/transfer system. – This system manages patient flow, including admissions, discharges, and transfers, and would provide the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the anticipated discharge time for a patient.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Quality-assurance. – This system evaluates performance and compliance but does not manage the direct entry of patient data into the EHR.
B. Computerized provider order entry. – This system allows providers to enter orders for tests and medications but is not primarily for uploading vital signs or laboratory results.
C. Results-reporting. – This system focuses on reporting laboratory results but does not handle the initial entry of vitals and results into the EHR.
D. Electronic documentation. – This system is designed for entering and managing patient data, including vital signs and laboratory results, directly into the EHR.