A public health agency is considering implementing an electronic health record.Which of the following best describes one of the benefits the agency will experience?

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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; and increased client safety and decline in medication errors.There is no data to support that the agency will have improved client compliance or cost savings.Electronic medical records are not a requirement by JCAHO.

A Public Health Agency Is Considering Implementing an Electronic Health