A public health agency is planning to implement the electronic health record.Which of the following is a benefit of this choice?

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The electronic medical record facilitates interprofessional care in chronic disease management and coordination of referrals; 24-hour availability of records with downloaded laboratory results and up-to-date assessments; incorporation of protocol reminders for prevention,screening,and management of chronic disease; improvement of quality measurement and monitoring; increased client safety; and decline in medication errors.There is not evidence that an electronic health record improves client compliance with medical regimens.Electronic health records can increase costs to an agency.JCAHO does not accredit public health agencies.

A Public Health Agency Is Planning to Implement the Electronic