Patient Jamey Smith has been seen at Oceanside Hospital three times prior to this current encounter. Unfortunately, because of clerical errors, Jamey's information was entered into the MPI incorrectly on the three previous admissions and consequently has three different medical record numbers. The unit numbering system is used at Oceanside Hospital. Jamey's previous entries into the MPI are as follows: 09/03/04 Jamey Smith MR# 10361 03/10/05 Jamey Smith Doe MR# 33998 07/23/06 Jamie Smith Doe MR# 36723 The next available number to be assigned at Oceanside Hospital is 41369. Duplicate entries in the MPI should be scrubbed and all of Jamey's medical records should be filed under medical record number

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the question, Jamey Smith has three different medical record numbers due to clerical errors. The correct approach is to scrub duplicate entries and file all of Jamey's medical records under the correct medical record number. In this case, the correct medical record number is the first one assigned to Jamey, which is MR# 10361. Therefore, the best choice is option A.

Patient Jamey Smith Has Been Seen at Oceanside Hospital Three