The timely flow of information is critical to institutional survival. Which of the following statements about interfaces is accurate?
1. Interfaces use an open systems technology provided by the vendor.
2. Interfaces require installation of a Health Level Seven (HL7) device.
3. Interface connections between different information systems are invisible to the user.
4. Interfaces physically join two or more disparate information systems.
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Rationale: Interface connections between different information systems are invisible to the user. Vendors often claim their products are based on open systems technology, which is the ability to communicate with other systems. The reality is there has been little incentive for vendors to market products that readily work with their competitors' products. Interfaces do not require HL7 devices; open systems technology is a concept; and interfaces do not physically join systems.
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