Which benchmarks will indicate to the nurse that the agency has computerized information systems that demonstrate "meaningful use"? (Select all that apply.)
a. Improves quality and safety
b. Improves patient compliance
c. Improves care coordination
d. Improves public health
e. Improves hospital's reputation
A, C, D
Meaningful use refers to the level with which information technology is available and used to support clinical decision making to improve quality, safety, and efficiency; reduce health dispar-ities; engage patients and families in their health care; improve care coordination; improve pop-ulation and public health; and maintain privacy and security. Patient compliance and hospital's reputation are not benchmarks for the mandates from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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