The INS advocacy function includes advocacy for which groups?

The INS advocacy function includes advocacy for which groups?

• A. Consumer health
• B. Providers
• C. Enterprise
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Advocacy in nursing informatics aims to represent and protect the interests of all who interact with health information systems, across the whole care ecosystem. This means standing up for patients and families (consumer health) to ensure information is accessible, understandable, private, and supports informed decisions; supporting clinicians and other care providers (providers) by making systems usable, safe, and aligned with clinical workflows; and championing the needs of the health care organization or enterprise to ensure governance, interoperability, security, cost-effectiveness, and sustainable technology choices. When advocacy addresses only one group, opportunities to improve safety, quality, and value across the system can be missed; balancing all three areas leads to information systems that truly serve patients, clinicians, and the organization. So, the best choice is the one that includes all three groups.

Advocacy in nursing informatics aims to represent and protect the interests of all who interact with health information systems, across the whole care ecosystem. This means standing up for patients and families (consumer health) to ensure information is accessible, understandable, private, and supports informed decisions; supporting clinicians and other care providers (providers) by making systems usable, safe, and aligned with clinical workflows; and championing the needs of the health care organization or enterprise to ensure governance, interoperability, security, cost-effectiveness, and sustainable technology choices. When advocacy addresses only one group, opportunities to improve safety, quality, and value across the system can be missed; balancing all three areas leads to information systems that truly serve patients, clinicians, and the organization. So, the best choice is the one that includes all three groups.