The electronic medical record committee is preparing information to share during a major stockholder's meeting. Which should the committee use to ensure that the content is valid? Select all that apply.
A) Perform a general Google search.
B) Look for the URAC symbol of accreditation.
C) Find material supported by manufacturers of health-related software.
D) Use material approved by the Health on the Net Foundation (HON).
E) Search on the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) website.
B) Look for the URAC symbol of accreditation.
D) Use material approved by the Health on the Net Foundation (HON).
E) Search on the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) website.
Explanation: A) There is a proliferation of material on the Internet, not all of which is valid. A general Google search does not guarantee that material is valid.
B) URAC provides standards for healthcare quality, including accreditation services for healthcare websites. Websites that have been accredited by URAC will display a seal on the web page.
C) Material supported by manufacturers of health-related software will be skewed and not necessarily valid.
D) The Health on the Net Foundation (HON) places a symbol on health content that it deems valid and reliable.
E) The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides information for consumers about how to assess the accuracy and validity of online health information through the healthit.gov website.
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