The informatics nurse is preparing material to explain the client registration and scheduling system. Which aspect of this system tracks a patient's activities throughout the healthcare system?
A) Admission system
B) Admission/discharge/transfer system
C) Transfer system
D) Discharge system
B) Admission/discharge/transfer system
Explanation: A) The client registration and scheduling system includes an admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) system. This does more than track patient admissions.
B) An admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) system is used in healthcare organizations to support the process of providing client care. This system is integrated with other administrative and clinical systems and tracks a patient's activities and location from hospital or clinic admission through any and all transfers within the facility and, finally, through discharge.
C) The client registration and scheduling system includes an admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) system. This does more than track patient transfers.
D) The client registration and scheduling system includes an admission/discharge/transfer (ADT) system. This does more than track patient discharges.
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