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shenderson6

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Which indicators have been established for healthcare improvement and for public reporting?
 
  a. Quality indicators
  b. Efficiency indicators
  c. Cost indicators
  d. Longevity indicators

Question 2

The goal of the intersection of informatics and evidence-based practice is to transform healthcare to be: (select all that apply.)
 
  a. reliable.
  b. safe.
  c. effective.
  d. efficient.



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Mollythedog

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Evaluation of specific outcomes has risen to a high level of public interest. As a result, quality indicators are being established for health improvement and public reporting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
The field of informatics and the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) intersect at the crucial junction of knowledge for clinical decisions with the goal of transforming healthcare to be reliable, safe, and effective. While efficiency is always a goal in healthcare, it is not a primary goal of EBP.





 

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