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schs14 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which strategies are required when nurses prepare to engage in public policy efforts? (Select all that apply.)

a. Acquire knowledge of basic health policy and funding
b. Demonstrate leadership skills
c. Register as a lobbyist
d. Leverage a professional network

Question 2

The IOM report, HIT and Patient Safety: Building Safer Systems for Better Care, documented that safe use of health IT relies on: (Select all that apply.)

a. the interplay of people, process, and technology.
b. vendors, users, and government.
c. clinicians and patients.
d. commercial interests

jackie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Strategies required for nurses to engage in public policy efforts include acquiring knowledge of the basics of health policy funding, demonstrating leadership skills, and leveraging a professional network.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
The safe use of HIT relies on many factors, including clinicians, patients, and socio-technical issues such as the interplay of people, process, and technology. Vendors, users, government, and the private sector all have roles to play.