Nurse Manager

Answer: B - According to the HIPAA Security Rule, healthcare facilities must consider the potential threats associated with the new technology. This work group must select this technology while they ensure the confidentiality and integrity of medical information, as based on the costs of security measures and the built in safeguards associated with this technology. Although ease of use, nurse preference and cost are also considered, the only consideration that the HIPAA Security Rule mandates is security and the consideration of possible threats.

Category: Strategic management and technology - Evaluating and implementing clinical and information technology