In which situation should a gap analysis be used?
A nursing department determining staffing levels
A nursing director conducting focus group interviews with five nurses
A nursing director evaluating needs prior to transitioning to a new EHR
A nursing leader observing nurses as they work
The Correct Answer is C
A. A nursing department determining staffing levels. – While a gap analysis could theoretically be used to assess staffing needs, it is more commonly applied to evaluate broader strategic gaps rather than specific resource allocation like staffing levels.
B. A nursing director conducting focus group interviews with five nurses. – Focus groups can be part of data collection, but they don’t constitute a full gap analysis, which requires a more structured assessment to compare current versus desired states.
C. A nursing director evaluating needs prior to transitioning to a new EHR. – A gap analysis is used here to assess current system capabilities versus the requirements for the new EHR, helping to identify what resources, training, or systems are needed for the transition.
D. A nursing leader observing nurses as they work. – Observation can inform a gap analysis but, on its own, does not constitute a complete analysis of needs or gaps in the current state versus future requirements.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. A smartphone-connected rhythm monitoring device. – Rhythm monitoring devices focus on cardiac rhythms and do not collect comprehensive gut data.
B. A wearable sensor. – Wearable sensors typically monitor external metrics (like heart rate, steps) rather than internal metrics such as gut contents.
C. An ingestible sensor. – Ingestible sensors are designed to collect data on internal conditions, such as gut contents, and can communicate this information to smartphones for both patient and physician access.
D. A lab-on-a-chip. – Lab-on-a-chip technology typically involves small laboratory functions on a microchip but is not necessarily designed for continuous monitoring in the body.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Require a two-factor authentication method when accessing protected health records. – While two-factor authentication improves security, it doesn’t prevent unauthorized browsing of patient records.
B. Require the healthcare provider to document a reason for access prior to granting them entry to a patient's records. – Requiring a documented reason for access would help track and control patient data access, reducing unnecessary or unauthorized views.
C. Implement timed computer screen locks. – Timed locks secure unattended screens but don’t address unauthorized access when logged in.
D. Block Oliver from accessing the electronic health record system. – Blocking Oliver entirely is too restrictive, as he may need access for work-related tasks. Documenting a reason for access is a more balanced approach.