The Patient Record Documentation Element That the Health Information Manager

question 9

Multiple Choice

The patient record documentation element that the health information manager can recommend to reduce risks to a health care facility is the _____.

• A)complete documentation of a patient's condition
• B)documentation errors as accurately as possible
• C)ensuring that record entries do not interrupt patient care
• D)omitting information that might result in a lawsuit

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Definitions:

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives based on the expected outcomes.

Effective Communication

The transmission of information in such a way that the message is clearly understood by all parties involved, minimizing misunderstandings.

Sender's Message

The sender's message is the information or intention that the sender wants to communicate to the receiver, often formulated through language, body language, or other forms of communication.

Minimum Costs

The lowest possible expense incurred in the production of goods or services or in the achievement of a specific action or outcome.