A new graduate is working on a medical surgical unit considering implementation of electronic medical records. How are the behaviors of a nurse innovator demonstrated?
a. Asks opinions of physicians who care for the most complex clients on the unit
b. Requests to lead the records project due to the personal desire to become a leader
c. Seeks information regarding pros and cons of the record system in light of the unit's characteristics and needs
d. Takes a wait-and-see approach until another unit has implemented the new record system.
Question 2
The cost-benefit ratio must be considered in implementing proposed changes in patient care. This is done by
a. comparing the benefits of the proposed change to the length of time it takes to implement the change across an organization.
b. comparing the number of patients who may benefit from the change to the annual cost of the their care.
c. comparing the benefits of the proposed change to any potential cost that may result from the change.
d. comparing the potential cost of a change to the standard reimbursement policies of the primary third-party payers.
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