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Workflow

A workflow is a repeatable sequence of steps or tasks needed to complete a specified process. In a health care delivery setting, workflow refers to a directed series of physical and cognitive activities performed by the care delivery team or equipment/computers to assess, change, or maintain the health of a patient as part of the delivery of clinical services. 


Workflow diagram

A workflow diagram is a visual representation of the sequence of steps or tasks needed to complete a specified process.