The informatics nurse is drafting a proposal to support the implementation of connected health for a large hospital. What should the nurse identify as advantages of this delivery system? Select all that apply.
A) Reduces readmission rates
B) Improves health outcomes
C) Provides clinical support
D) Overcomes geographical barriers
E) Uses various type of information and communication technologies
B) Improves health outcomes
C) Provides clinical support
D) Overcomes geographical barriers
E) Uses various type of information and communication technologies
Explanation: A) Although a goal of connected care is to improve health outcomes, reducing readmission rates is not specifically identified.
B) A goal of connected health is to improve health outcomes.
C) Connected health provides clinical support to patients in locations that have limited available healthcare resources.
D) Connected health is intended to overcome geographical barriers.
E) Connected health uses various types of information and communication technologies.
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