This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Health care technology has multiple benefits and can be instrumental in continuing the health care ... (Read 110 times)

amal

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
Health care technology has multiple benefits and can be instrumental in continuing the health care reform process. Which of the following would be considered a benefit? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Immediate electronic access to all records
  2. The development of best practice models
  3. A larger portion of the operating budget used to purchase and maintain electronic equipment
  4. Improves the safety and efficiency of health care delivery
  5. Facilitates the sharing of information needed to improve the quality of care

Question 2

Widespread adoption of HIT (Health Information Technology) requires _______________ and policies that make quality improvement and cost reduction essential to providers in order to accomplish their financial and professional goals.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jamesnevil303

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Answer to Question 1

1,2,4,5
Rationale: Health information technology (HIT) can be seen as a tool to aid the reform process with recognition of its potential to improve the safety and efficiency of health care delivery, facilitate transparency, increase engagement, personalize health care, and facilitate the sharing of information needed to improve the quality of care as well as decrease costs and disparities.

Answer to Question 2

economic incentives
Rationale : Ultimately widespread adoption of HIT requires economic incentives and policies that make quality improvement and cost reduction essential to providers in order to accomplish their financial and professional goals.
Global Rationale:

Cognitive Level: Analyzing
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation
Learning Outcome:





 

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Did you know?

When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library