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| RN with advanced degree who specializes in a clinical area of nursing |
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| Researched-based guidlines for expected progress within a timeline |
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| Diagnosis-related groups (DRG) |
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| A system that determines payment for a persons hospital stay based on diagnosis |
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| Providing the means which families accept & maintain control over their members health care |
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| Practice based on the most current data available through valid research |
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| Recognizing the strength & integrity of the family as the core of planning & implementing health care |
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| Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) |
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| An orgnization that offers health care services for a fixed premium |
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| A health care delivery system that contracts with providers services at a fixed capitated fee each month |
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| Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) |
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| A health organization that contracts with providers to provide services at a discount for its members |
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| The difference between the expected outcome and the actual outcome achieved |
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