What is the primary reason to back up data entered into electronic hea

QUESTION

What is the primary reason to back up data entered into electronic health records?

a. In the event of a system failure, the EHR system can be recovered with accurate data.
b. The work of physicians will be disrupted in the clinics if the system fails and there is no backup.
c. Administrators cannot continue to bill patients if the EHR fails and no backup exists.
d. The interface engine will not be able to function if the EHR fails and no backup is available.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
The key reason is that if a system fails and data is lost or data integrity is in question, available backups allow the system to be recovered with accurate and complete data. The work of physicians, billing, and the interface engine all depend on a complete and accurate recovered system but are single functions rather than the overarching, key reason to do complete backups.