Name three problem areas related to health records for emergency ...

[torybrooks]

Name three problem areas related to health records for emergency departments.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

All of the following statements are true of inventory control systems EXCEPT:
 
  A) inventory systems work in conjunction with purchasing systems.
  B) inventory systems can indicate the quantity to reorder.
  C) inventory systems can only track one location.
  D) inventory systems prevent duplicate purchases.
  E) inventory system's data can be used to predict future needs.

[covalentbond]

Answer to Question 1

Any three of the following:
The ER may use a different software system than the rest of the hospital.
The ER may not have access to the patient's records in the HIM department; the ER is not likely to have access to the patient's doctor's office records.
ER patients who are victims of accidents or crimes may not be conscious and may have not yet been identified.
Patient allergy or medical history information may not be known until a family member can be contacted.
Patients without a primary care physician may treat the ER as a walk-in clinic, using emergency resources for ordinary conditions.

Answer to Question 2

C