- Distinguish the data sets.
- Recognize the types of data sets in healthcare.
- Summarize how the types of data sets are used.
Purpose: You will learn the different data sets and how the same data is collected for each patient.
Assignment Description: In this assignment, you will explain the different types of data sets that are used in the many healthcare settings of; acute care, ambulatory care, long-term care (includes rehabilitation), and home health care (includes hospice). The Minimum Data Sets make up each of the healthcare settings above. Please research each data set and outline the key points and why they are important in the specific healthcare setting. You may also list the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Parameters: A description needs to be at least 4 complete sentences. It needs to be in APA format and you need at least one reference listed on your reference page.