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Question

Continuity of care and uniform standards are very important for a healthcare system to work well. To make sure that care is consistent and of high quality across all settings, healthcare providers can use strategies like integrated health information systems, standardized protocols and guidelines, effective communication channels, care coordination roles, patient-centered care, quality improvement initiatives, training and education, patient education and empowerment, and feedback mechanisms. Integrated health information systems (EHRs) should be usable in all healthcare situations so that patient data can be easily moved from one place to another. Standardized treatment procedures and rules should be based on evidence and be changed regularly to include the newest medical research. It is important for healthcare workers to be able to talk to each other clearly. Regular meets with people from different departments, case conferences, and private message tools can help with this. Care directors or case managers can make continuity of care much better by guiding patients through the healthcare system, making sure they get follow-up care at the right time, and smoothing over changes between care settings. Patient-centered care makes sure that all choices about health care are based on what the patient wants and needs. Patients are actively.