The nurse is reviewing the functions of the hospital support departments with new employees. Based on this information, which employee gave the best response to which support service oversees the efficiency of all departments?
A) Palliative care service
B) Administration department
C) Intermediate care department
D) Admissions department
B
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The facility's administration oversees the efficiency of all departments. The administrative team may include several executives responsible for different functions, such as nursing, clinical services, human resources, financial services, or physician services. It is the admissions department in a healthcare facility that handles the processing of entry and exit of clients. Hospice, also called palliative care, gives physical and emotional care to dying individuals. The intermediate care unit provides care for clients requiring a moderate amount of skilled nursing care.
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