Which of the following is HAC data used for?
A) Evaluating patient safety directives
B) Limiting payment to a facility for errors
C) Both evaluating patient safety directives and limiting payment to a facility for errors
D) Neither evaluating patient safety directives nor limiting payment to a facility for errors

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HAC data is used for both evaluating patient safety directives and limiting payment to a facility for errors. It helps in identifying areas of improvement in patient safety and reducing preventable harm. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) use this data to penalize hospitals with high rates of HACs by reducing their reimbursement rates.

Which of the Following Is HAC Data Used For