Which administrative information system is the primary determinant of scheduling availability for other administrative and clinical information systems?
Quality-assurance
Human-resources information system
Admission/discharge/transfer system
Registration and scheduling system
The Correct Answer is D
A. Quality-assurance. – This system focuses on evaluating and improving healthcare quality and does not directly manage scheduling.
B. Human-resources information system. – This system manages employee information and staffing but does not directly impact patient scheduling availability.
C. Admission/discharge/transfer system. – This system manages patient flow but is not primarily responsible for scheduling availability across systems.
D. Registration and scheduling system. – This system is essential for managing patient appointments and schedules, determining availability for both administrative and clinical operations.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Laboratory-information system. – This system manages all laboratory data, including pathology results, and can provide time-specific results for the patient’s visit.
B. Patient acuity/staff scheduling. – This system focuses on managing staff assignments and patient care levels but does not provide laboratory result details.
C. Radiology-information system. – This system manages imaging and radiology data but is not relevant for pathology results.
D. Results-reporting. – While this system reports results, it may not have the specific time-related context needed to link the results directly to the patient’s visit.
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.