Patients with Heart Failure Have Extended Lengths of Stay and Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

Patients with heart failure have extended lengths of stay and are often readmitted shortly after they have been discharged.To improve quality of care,a type of "road map" that included all elements of care for this disease and that standardized treatment by guiding daily care was implemented.This road map is referred to using what term?

• A) Clinical protocol
• B) Critical pathway
• C) Algorithm
• D) Case management

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Definitions:

Segmenting

The process of dividing a broad consumer or business market into subgroups with similar characteristics, needs, or behaviors.

Targeting Markets

The process of identifying and focusing on specific groups of potential customers to whom a company aims to sell its products or services.

Key Steps

The critical phases or important actions needed to achieve a goal or complete a process effectively.

Segmentation Bases

Criteria or variables used to divide a market into distinct segments, based on characteristics like demographics, behavior, or needs.