It is said that data and the manner in which it is managed are driving forces in health care today. Discuss why this statement is true and what it is based on?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may vary, but the following are some points that could be addressed:
Practically everything is measured in health care, from the quality and outcome of care to the cost of that care.
To provide a quantitative assessment, one must possess data.
Data is combined, compared, and interpreted to reach conclusions about a health care provider's or organization's performance.
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An effective and reliable communication system is essential to the EMT and the EMS system because:
A) It has been shown to decrease the number of lawsuits against EMS providers B) EMTs are better able to assess patients C) It allows hospitals to better prepare for the arrival of a patient D) The safety of an EMT is guaranteed at a dangerous scene