It Is True That There Is Only One System That

question 8

True/False

It is true that there is only one system that is the best overall. Certainly the size, purchasing power, and level of control that the supply management department has within the hospital are all factors that must be evaluated. The degree to which the hospital is automated and to which computer systems are integrated is also a factor in the decision in terms of the complexity of the systems models and in the level of calculations required. Clearly, cost/benefit analyses must be performed and systems developed that perform and provide the desired service level.

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Definitions:

Age

The length of time that a person or organism has been alive or the period during which an object has existed.

Physical Assessment

A comprehensive examination of a patient's body to identify any signs of disease, abnormalities, or health concerns.

Option

A choice or preference among a variety of alternatives.

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