After participating in an informational program about electronic health records, an agency nurse asks the nursing informatics specialist, "What does it mean when they say that the records must be interoperable?" Which response by the specialist would be most appropriate?
A) "The records need to have standardized language."
B) "The information in the records needs to be presented logically."
C) "The data contained in the records must be able to be shared electronically."
D) "Information contained in the record must be kept confidential."

Question

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Interoperability in the context of electronic health records means that the data contained within these records must be able to be shared electronically across different healthcare systems, platforms, or organizations. This allows for seamless exchange and use of information among various healthcare providers to improve patient care.

After Participating in an Informational Program About Electronic Health Records