Definition:
Concept Number: *149
English Master: Task
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A task may be defined formally by a Procedure and other Standards (how to carry out a task).
A Process is characterized by the repetition of a task.
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1. A task may be a Complex activity. It can be defined using a set of Process Standards, such as procedures, Rules, forms, rates, best practice models, Checklists, and guidelines.
"A piece of assigned Work" < - The American Heritage Dictionary.
2. A task is the main part of a defined Process. Entry-Conditions are checked Before we invest time carrying out the task. We also Check that a task has met our defined Exit-Conditions Before we consider ourselves properly done with it. This structure of a Process is sometimes abbreviated as “ETX” (Entry Task Exit).
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Related-Concepts
• Act [PDSA] *172
• Process *113
• Procedure *115
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