Some hospitals now have ___________ for patients, where a plan is made for each new admission to a unit. These plans are outcome-driven, where certain outcomes are expected at certain points of time during the patient's stay. If these ____________ could be linked by computer programs to supply management, forecasting for material needs would be more accurate.

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The term "critical path plans" (CPPs) is often used to describe outcome-driven plans in hospitals. Therefore, the best choice is C. PERT plans (A) and essential path plans (EPPs) (E) are not commonly used in hospitals. "Essential treatment plans" (ETP) (B) and "critical treatment plans" (CTP) (D) are not commonly used terms in healthcare, and do not accurately reflect the described plans.

Some Hospitals Now Have ___________ for Patients, Where a Plan