Critical pathways are tools that specify activities providers may use in a timely sequence to achieve desired outcomes. Which of the following is true about critical pathways?
1. Critical pathways are used only by nurses who are case managers.
2. Pathways are useful in pinpointing compliance issues.
3. Pathways are used when clients spend more than $10,000 on health care.
4. These pathways can be used with specific diagnoses.
ANS: 4
Critical pathways used in case management are often used with specific diagnoses for persons with high use patterns, noncompliance issues, and cost caps.
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