How does the hospital coordinate the patient's care, treatment, and services?
A. The hospital has a written process to receive or share patient information when the patient is referred to other internal or external providers of care, treatment, and services
B. The hospital's written policy for handoff communication provides for the opportunity for discussion between the giver and receiver of patient information
C. The hospital coordinates care, treatment, and services within a time frame that meets the patient's needs
Answer: C. The hospital coordinates care, treatment, and services within a time frame that meets the patient's needs
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