When Wait Times for Patient Registration Exceed Management Expectations, Which

question 15

Multiple Choice

When wait times for patient registration exceed management expectations, which of the following can be used to improve performance?

• A) Reduce the number of steps in the registration process
• B) Increase the number of appointments available to maximize available demand
• C) Decrease the number of employees working on that process to reduce overlap
• D) All of the above can improve wait time performance

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been expensed since the asset was put into use, often shown on the balance sheet as a reduction from the asset's historical cost.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation approach assigning a consistent depreciation expense amount to an asset throughout its operational lifespan.

Estimated Residual Value

The anticipated market value of an asset at the end of its useful life.

Depreciated

Refers to the reduction in the recorded cost of a fixed asset in a systematic manner over its useful life.