A Health Care Facility Has Recently Adopted a New Method

question 11

Multiple Choice

A health care facility has recently adopted a new method of documenting in the medical record. The dietitian was trained using the SOAP method, but now needs to transition to understanding different methods of charting to ensure that the transition to new documentation is smooth.
The "P" in PIE notes stands for:

• A) procedure
• B) plan
• C) policy
• D) problem
• E) patient

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Organizations

Organizations characterized by strict rules, hierarchical relationships, and a focus on procedure and protocol over flexibility and adaptability.

Weber

Refers to Max Weber, a German sociologist and political economist whose theories significantly contributed to the study of sociology and the analysis of bureaucracy.

Historical Management

The study of the evolution of management theories, practices, and principles through time.

Contemporary Managers

Modern-day leaders who are responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing operations within an organization.