The nurse is a member of a committee charged with selecting a computerized clinical information system for an organization. Which features should the nurse recommend be included in this system to support patient care needs?
1. Standards of care
2. Quality improvement tracking database
3. Conditions of participation for health plans
4. Patient care policies and procedure manual
5. Clinical competency information and schedule
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Although patient care is the most common use for information technology, other applications are useful in nursing practice such as storing and managing standards of care, tracking quality improvement, coordinating policies and procedures, and maintaining clinical competency information. Conditions of participation for health plans would be applicable for the billing department and will not necessarily support patient care.
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