The strategic development department of the hospital has gathered data on length of stay, condition severity levels, and standards of practice for stroke patients, total hip replacement patients, and total knee replacement patients. Data are being compared with other hospital data, national databases, and professional organization guidelines for the care of these types of patients. This practice or strategy is referred to as:

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This practice or strategy is called benchmarking. It involves comparing the data of a particular organization with other organizations or industry standards to identify best practices and areas for improvement.

The Strategic Development Department of the Hospital Has Gathered Data