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EDAC (Study Guide 1 - Questions)
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Update / Already Graded
What are the seven current trends influencing healthcare in the US
today?

Ans: -Public focus on quality and patient safety
-Healthcare costs and reimbursement
-Aging population and caregiver shortages
-Health information technology
-Genomics and technology
-Disaster preparedness and emergency room saturation
-Environmental safety and sustainability


How can EBD positively influence the challenges represented by these
trends?

Ans: By designing healing and therapeutic environments that
help:
-Reduce errors
-Improve patient and staff satisfaction
-Enhance efficiency
-Support the latest technological advances



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What are the six typical classifications for inpatient hospitals?

Ans: -Ownership
-Length of stay
-Type of service
-Public access
-Location
-Size


What are five other types of inpatient hospitals?

Ans: -Teaching or academic hospitals
-Critical access hospitals
-Doctor-owned specialty hospitals
-Healthcare systems
-Healthcare networks


What are the types of hospital-based outcome services?

Ans: -Clinical services
-Surgical services
-Women's health centers
-Emergency services
-Home healthcare centers


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