The informatics nurse is invited to attend a leadership meeting to discuss an upgrade to the current health information system. Which should the nurse keep in mind during this meeting?
A) Altering the mission of the organization
B) Representing the staff of the patient care areas
C) Using as much of the current system as possible
D) Ensuring the organization's place in the industry
A) Altering the mission of the organization
Explanation: A) The strategic plan should support the organization's mission.
B) The informatics nurse is a member or the leader of the project team. Staff input should be provided throughout the entire planning and implementation process.
C) The current system may not meet the organization's goals and mission which is the reason for the upgrade.
D) Strategic planning is an outcome of strategic thinking. To think strategically requires continual assessment and application of new business acumens. The goal is to use these insights to reinforce a company's place in the industry. Thinking strategically must come before the team can move on to strategic planning.
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