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imowrer

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which statement regarding the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) position on the use of information technology (IT) by healthcare professionals is accurate?
 
  1. These skills should be required only of IT nurses or healthcare providers.
  2. The use of IT is included in the IOM/NAM core competencies for all healthcare providers.
  3. IT is important for physicians and pharmacists, but is not required of nurses or licensed therapists.
  4. IT can be dangerous for healthcare professionals who are not expert in their use.

Question 2

The nurse has a performance appraisal appointment with the nurse manager today. What topics would the nurse be surprised to find discussed in this appraisal? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Salary
  2. Systems that do not work
  3. Change in position
  4. Another nurse's work difficulties
  5. The nurse's accomplishments


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hugthug12

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2
Explanation: 1. The IOM/NAM supports IT use by all healthcare professionals.
2. This statement is accurate.
3. The IOM/NAM supports IT use by all healthcare professionals.
4. The IOM/NAM supports the use of IT.

Answer to Question 2

2, 4
Explanation: 1. Salary negotiations are a part of this appraisal.
2. The performance appraisal is not a time for the manager to discuss systems that do not work. Rather, the manager should discuss systems that would help the nurse improve.
3. Changes in positions are a part of this discussion.
4. It is not appropriate for the manager to discuss another nurse's work during a performance appraisal.
5. The manager should discuss the nurse's accomplishments during the performance appraisal.


imowrer

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help

bigsis44

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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