Answer to Question #193129 in Management for Thembelihle

Question

Four characteristics that must be evident in both paper and electronic records

Answer 1

Answer:

Patients' records are held in hospitals. These documents were originally in paper format, but there has been a steady transition from paper to electronic recording.

1. Both documents must be accurate.

2. Data should be recorded as closely as possible to real-time. It reduces the possibility of data loss or errors.

3. Data should be open at all times. All records should be compiled together, with the most recent at the top, even though they are on paper.

4. Regardless of how many times the data is collected, the integrity of information reported on paper or electronically should be flawless.

5. Data, regardless of its physical nature, should be kept private.