Oversight Agencies Such as the Joint Commission and CMS Have

question 27

True/False

Oversight agencies such as the Joint Commission and CMS have designated healthcare-associated infections as preventable so hold facilities accountable when they do occur.​

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Definitions:

Electronic Contracts

Agreements that are created, transmitted, and signed digitally, utilizing electronic means.

UETA Applies

Refers to situations where the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act is relevant, enabling the legal recognition of electronic signatures and records in transactions.

Electronic Means

The use of digital technologies and electronic devices to carry out activities, including communication, transactions, and data storage.

Voluntarily Assented

The act of giving consent or agreement freely and without coercion.