The informatics nurse is working with a group of family practice healthcare providers on achieving meaningful use with an electronic health record system (EHRS). Which of the following should the nurse emphasize as outcomes of using the system? Select all that apply.
A) Improving efficacy
B) Decreasing spending
C) Improving the quality of care
D) Improving scheduling of tests
E) Increasing communication with patients
A) Improving efficacy
B) Decreasing spending
C) Improving the quality of care
Explanation: A) Electronic systems that meet meaningful use criteria improve efficacy by eliminating redundancies and automating tasks.
B) Electronic systems that meet meaningful use criteria decrease spending in areas where information can be accessed instead of having to repeat diagnostic tests and procedures.
C) Electronic systems that meet meaningful use criteria improve the quality of care in patient population.
D) Scheduling of tests is not identified as an outcome of electronic systems that meet meaningful use criteria.
E) Patient communication is not identified as an outcome of electronic systems that meet meaningful use criteria.
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