Explain the significance of a unique identifier for each patient in a hospital setting.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. It is a requirement of licensure and accreditation that each patient have a unique identifier; in addition, there may be many patients in the same facility with the same name-William Smith, for instance-and the unique identifier differentiates one from the other.
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a. community c. population b. territory d. ecosystem
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A risk assessment begins with the first step of:
a. Determining the budget. b. Evaluating the individual(s) proposing the project. c. Identification of the harm that could be caused. d. Increasing the facility's liability insurance.
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