How does garbage in impact patient outcomes

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GIGO is a computer phrase that describes the ability of a computer to process anything. It literally means poor quality input results in poor quality output. Have you experienced the results of poor information entry? How does "garbage in" impact patient outcomes? What safeguards are needed to assure quality data entry?

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