Define the Term "Cost Driver" and Discuss the Factors That

question 38

Essay

Define the term "cost driver" and discuss the factors that are important in the selection of appropriate cost drivers.

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Definitions:

Vascular Reaction

The body’s response involving blood vessels, which can include changes in size, permeability, or blood flow, often in reaction to injury or inflammation.

Wound Blanching

A phenomenon where pressure applied to an area of skin turns it white, indicating good blood flow or the effectiveness of a dressing in wound care.

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to provide continuous urinary drainage.

Home-Acquired Pressure Ulcer

Sores or lesions that develop on the skin, typically caused by prolonged pressure, and occur outside of a healthcare setting.