What information obtained from hospital data collection can be used for administrative purpos-es?
a. Unit-specific measures
b. Staffing ratios
c. Turnover
d. Evidence-based practice
ANS: C
Turnover is when a staff member leaves a position and a new staff member is hired for that posi-tion. Turnover provides data used for administrative purposes. Options A and D are not appro-priate. Option B is provider staffing data.
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