Well-defined policies are necessary to ensure that: (Select all that apply.)
a. confidentiality of protected health information is safeguarded.
b. accurate cost accounting occurs.
c. data capture is being automated.
d. clinical decision support is adopted.
ANS: A, C, D
Well-defined policies are necessary to ensure that confidentiality of protected health information is safeguarded, data capture is being automated, and clinical decision support is adopted. Policymakers should leverage these opportunities to transform nursing practice through the use of new and existing technologies intended to support decision making and
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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