Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 90

You just used a scheduling syste m to schedule an appendectomy for Dr. Smith. The system auto matically looked up how long it takes Dr. Smith to perform the surgery. It contacted the patient's insurance company to confirm that the procedure is covered by the patient's policy and notified materials management of the supplies that would be needed that day. This is an example of how ___________could work.

Answer options

• A. reminders
• B. alerts
• C. OLAF
• D. clinical guidelines

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, OLAF, as it refers to a system that integrates various tasks for efficient scheduling and management in healthcare. Reminders (A) and alerts (B) are notifications but do not encompass the full range of automation shown. Clinical guidelines (D) provide protocols for treatment but do not relate to the scheduling process described.