Handoff Communication, or the Transfer of Data During Transitions in Care

question 4

Multiple Choice

Handoff communication, or the transfer of data during transitions in care, includes an opportunity to ask questions, clarify, and confirm the information being passed between sender and receiver. What is the main objective for ensuring effective communication during a client handoff?

• A)To avoid lawsuits
• B)To make sure all documentation is complete
• C)To facilitate quality improvement
• D)To ensure client safety

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Definitions:

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

An evaluation measuring how shareholder equity contrasts with debt in the economic arrangement to finance a company's assets.

Equity Multiplier

A ratio of financial leverage which quantifies the fraction of a company's assets funded by the equity of its shareholders.

Net Profit Margin

A financial ratio that shows the percentage of net income to revenue, indicating the efficiency at which a company converts sales into net profit.

Gross Margin

The difference between the sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the profitability of a company's core business activities.