Author Question: Which of the following methods can be used to collect information in order to determine information ... (Read 174 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Which of the following methods can be used to collect information in order to determine information system requirements?

1. Schedule a focus group of maintenance personnel.
2. Send questionnaires to corporate partners.
3. Interview point-of-care staff only.
4. Interview staff members from each department.

Question 2

There is an increased amount of health care information on the Internet. Not all of the websites are accurate or have updated information. Therefore, the health care consumer must do which of the following?

1. Discuss health care information found on the Internet with friends and neighbors.
2. Consider anything published online to be accurate.
3. Understand that any website published within the last five years to be up to date.
4. Evaluate the website's credibility through a careful analysis of the content's accuracy.

aadams68 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Collecting information in order to determine information system requirements is part of the assessment phase of any initiative. Data can be collected through interviewing staff from each department or work area to discover current and future needs.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: With the proliferation of data on the Internet, especially health-related, the consumer must be aware of the legitimacy and accuracy of content. Through a careful analysis of data, an individual can determine whether the content is to be believed and acted upon in terms of healthy lifestyle and treatment decisions.