Considering the Multiple Types of Output Produced in a Hospital

question 14

True/False

Considering the multiple types of output produced in a hospital organization, aggregate measures of output such as the adjusted patient day or adjusted discharge are the most common for assessment of hospital operations.

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Definitions:

Heuristic

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often at the expense of accuracy or completeness.

Mechanical Procedure

A process or operation that is carried out with machinery or equipment rather than by hand or through human effort.

Expert

An individual with advanced knowledge or skills in a specific area, resulting from significant experience, research, or education.

Conceptual Network Approach

A method in cognitive psychology that describes how concepts and their properties are interconnected in the mind to form a network.