An urban hospital is implementing interprofessional teams to address patient care issues. Which should be considered regarding supplying the teams with the necessary data?
A) Supplying each team member with a smart phone
B) Banning the use of smart wristwatches to obtain data
C) Expecting all data to be retrieved through computers
D) Drafting a policy that explains the teams' use of patient information
D) Drafting a policy that explains the teams' use of patient information
Explanation: A) Although smartphones are used to retrieve data, there are other devices such as computers and smart wristwatches.
B) Smart wristwatches are a viable method to retrieve data.
C) Computers are not the only devices to retrieve data. Smart phones and smart wristwatches are available for use.
D) Organizations must have policies in place that direct or restrict how current information technology is used. Security and privacy continue to be central to any discussion.
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