Which purpose does the Start/Stop Data Collection serve in the OR?

The Start/Stop Data Collection feature in the operating room (OR) primarily serves the purpose of automatically pulling vital signs and other critical clinical data into the Epic electronic health record system. This automation streamlines the documentation process, ensuring that real-time data is recorded accurately without manual entry, which can be prone to errors or omissions. By integrating this data directly into the patient’s electronic record, healthcare providers can have immediate access to essential information necessary for ongoing patient care and monitoring during surgical procedures.

The other options do not pertain to the functionality of the Start/Stop Data Collection feature in the OR. Patient preferences are typically collected through other means, and analyzing patient feedback and scheduling future appointments are not relevant to the real-time data collection that the Start/Stop feature facilitates.