A community health center engages in a partnership with similar organizations agreeing to use common practices and share data when providing care for diabetic clients. Which of the follow-ing is being implemented?
a. Collaborative
b. Registry
c. Partnership
d. Contract
ANS: A
A collaborative is a group of similar organizations that agree to use common processes for providing clinical care and share certain types of data so all may learn. Registries are examples of clinical databases dedicated to certain population groups. Partnerships are relationships among community members and community organizations. A contract involves identifying expectations and responsibilities of both parties.
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