What is the purpose of CMT?

• A. Creates a patient flowsheet that highlights labs, treatments, etc. Used in core team meetings to identify focus/unstable patients.
• B. Tracks inventory and restocking.
• C. Monitors patient satisfaction surveys.
• D. Computes staff pay.

Answer: (A)

The idea behind this tool is to present a single, time-based view of each patient’s data so the care team can quickly see who is stable and who needs attention. A patient flowsheet brings together labs, treatments, and other key indicators, making trends easy to spot—like rising or falling labs, changes in dialysate prescriptions, or shifts in treatment parameters. In core team meetings, this clear snapshot helps teams identify focus areas and unstable patients, guiding timely decisions about care plans, adjustments, or urgent interventions. It’s not meant for tracking inventory, surveying patient satisfaction, or calculating staff pay, which are handled by other systems.