What does a hard stop in the Occ Controls signify?

A hard stop in Occ Controls signifies a requirement that cannot be bypassed. This is crucial in healthcare settings where adherence to certain protocol or steps is vital to maintaining patient safety and compliance with relevant health regulations. Hard stops are designed to prevent users from proceeding with a task or process until a specific requirement is met. This ensures that important elements, such as mandatory fields or compliance checks, are not overlooked, ultimately leading to better data integrity and patient care procedures.

In contrast, other options relate to features that allow for user discretion or suggestive actions rather than enforcing compliance. Optional warnings, suggestions for further review, and issues to be rectified may highlight areas of concern but do not function with the same level of mandatory enforcement as a hard stop does.