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asan beg · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The hospital has identified telehealth as a potential addition to its services and is conducting cost-benefit analysis. Which barrier to developing this service is likely to emerge?

1. Patients become so empowered that they don't use as many services.
2. There is a limited reimbursement mechanism in place at this time.
3. There is decreased contact with practitioners using telehealth technology.
4. The lack of practice standards makes telehealth risky from a liability perspective.

Question 2

Which question, asked by the nurse applying for a new position, is the least critical?

1. What is the salary?
2. What level of work is required?
3. What kind of leadership does the nursing department use?
4. Is there a clinical ladder or something similar?

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. There is no evidence that this is the case.
2. Limited reimbursement mechanisms may make telehealth economically unfeasible for some organizations.
3. The use of telehealth should increase the contact with practitioners.
4. Practice standards do exist and can be used to establish policy and procedure to limit risk.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. The least important of these questions is about salary. Salary is often negotiable during the application process.
2. The applicant must decide if the level of work expected meets the nurse's career goals and personal goals.
3. The applicant should assess the leadership to see if the style is comfortable for the applicant.
4. The applicant should ask about the possibility of advancement. Asking about a clinical ladder will provide information about the organization's focus on advancement and learning.