Author Question: The use of which of the following is a means of ensuring the data collection is accurate and valid? ... (Read 48 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The use of which of the following is a means of ensuring the data collection is accurate and valid?

1. Standardized terminology
2. Tablets
3. Bar coding
4. Handheld devices

Question 2

Which of the following terms is defined as structured and controlled languages that have been developed according to terminology development guidelines?

1. Standardized terminologies
2. Health care standards
3. Health care terminology
4. Health information standards

scottmt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The use of standardized terminology is a means of ensuring the data collection is accurate and valid. Standardized terminology is essential for successful development and implementation of an EHR. Terminology is required to represent, communicate, exchange, manage, and report data, information, and knowledge. It enables safe, patient-centric, high quality health care that optimizes data collection for the measurement of patient outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Standardized terminologies are structured and controlled languages that have been developed according to terminology development guidelines and have been approved by an authoritative body (HIMSS, 2006).