The implementation team is reviewing the roles and responsibilities after the system is implemented. Which department is responsible for ongoing maintenance of technical issues?
A) Nursing
B) Information services department
C) Computer programmers
D) Vice president of technology
B) Information services department
Explanation: A) The role of nursing is to identify the technological needs of the patient care.
B) This maintenance is the responsibility of the information services department. The role of this department is to oversee the steadiness and functions of the system.
C) Programmers design and create but do not maintain systems.
D) If an agency has a vice president of technology, the role would be more administrative and not technological supportive.
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