This week, the attending physicians for a large urban primary care facility have set the goal for the implementation of the new technology system to coincide with the opening of the cardiology wing. The unit is scheduled to admit patients in six months; however, a needs assessment must first be completed. Which of the following statements accurately defines the purpose of the needs assessment?
A)The needs assessment identifies the organization's information needs.
B)The needs assessment can be completed during the opening of the new wing.
C)The needs assessment is not necessary with new construction.
D)Plans for the construction are unrelated to the needs assessment.

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The purpose of a needs assessment is to identify an organization's information needs, such as what technology systems are required to support the cardiology wing. It cannot be completed during the opening of the wing since it must be done beforehand. The needs assessment is necessary even with new construction to ensure that the technology system meets the specific needs of the organization. Plans for construction may impact the needs assessment by requiring specific technological capabilities.

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