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Hariyana-CHO-2021
Health Information and Technology (Basic Computer)
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Key requirement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is?

Appeared in: Hariyana-CHO-2021

Explanation

  • A robust healthcare ICT system is built on several foundational pillars, all of which are represented in the options.
  • Option A addresses the need for standardized data (MDDS, EHR) and the legal/ethical mandates for security and patient privacy.
  • Option B covers interoperability, which is the ability of different systems to exchange information seamlessly, crucial for coordinated care.
  • Option C points to the technical requirement of managing massive data volumes and ensuring functionality even in low-connectivity (offline) environments.
  • Since all three are indispensable requirements, 'All of the above' is the most complete and correct answer.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: This is a critical requirement but is incomplete on its own. A secure system that cannot communicate with other systems (lacks interoperability) has limited utility.
  • Option B: While essential for integrated care, interoperability is only one piece. The data being exchanged must also be standardized, secure, and managed effectively.
  • Option C: Managing data is a core function, but without adherence to standards and interoperability, the data becomes isolated and less useful for comprehensive patient care.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Core requirements of healthcare Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • For nurses, a well-integrated ICT system reduces administrative burden, minimizes errors by providing a complete patient picture, and facilitates timely communication for referrals and consultations.
  • Nurses must be vigilant about data privacy, always logging out of terminals and never sharing passwords, as required by HIPAA and institutional policies.
  • What if? If a system was designed without offline capabilities (violating part of requirement C), a community health nurse visiting a remote village without internet would be unable to access patient records or document care, leading to potential errors and care gaps.
How to Approach the Question
  • Identify the core subject of the question: 'key requirements' of ICT in a professional context (implied healthcare).
  • Read each option (A, B, C) and evaluate it as a standalone statement. Is Option A a key requirement? Yes, standards and security are fundamental.
  • Is Option B a key requirement? Yes, systems must be able to talk to each other.
  • Is Option C a key requirement? Yes, healthcare generates vast amounts of data that must be managed.
  • Recognize that options A, B, and C are all correct and essential components.
  • When multiple options are individually correct and an 'All of the above' option is available, it is almost always the most comprehensive and correct choice.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Core requirements of healthcare Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Stem keywords: Information and Communication Technology, ICT, key requirement
  • Lead-in keywords: is
  • Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 8758-8760

E6 Nursing Fundamentals Potter Perry 12e Part 2 p. 155-157

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