The informatics nurse is seeking information on patient outcomes. Which type of data network should the nurse access for this information?
A) Clinical data network
B) Health information network
C) Integrated delivery network
D) Health system in another state
A) Clinical data network
Explanation: A) Clinical data networks were developed to support research on patient outcomes rather than the care delivered.
B) Health information networks exchange patient level information.
C) Integrated delivery networks exchange standard content and identifiers adopted across member hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, homecare, and clinics.
D) Health systems within multiple states are organizations that exchange standard content and identifiers adopted across member hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, homecare, and clinics.
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