What information obtained from hospital data collection can be used for administrative purposes?
a. Unit-specific measures
b. Staffing ratios
c. Turnover
d. Evidence-based practice
C
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A This is not appropriate.
B This is provider staffing data.
C Turnover is when a staff member leaves a position and a new staff member is hired for that position. Turnover provides data used for administrative purposes.
D This is not appropriate.
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