Which advocacy initiatives may the INS participate in?

• A. Promoting the adoption of technology for rural programs to increase access to health services
• B. Limiting telecommunication access in rural areas
• C. Reducing consumer involvement in personal health records
• D. Opposing government/private initiatives for personal health records?

Answer: (A)

Advocacy in nursing informatics centers on using information technology to expand access to high-quality care, especially for underserved populations. Promoting the adoption of technology for rural programs to increase access to health services embodies this by leveraging telehealth, electronic health records, and other digital tools to overcome geographic and resource barriers. This approach supports timely care, better outcomes, and informed decision-making, while aligning with patient-centered care and health equity goals. In contrast, limiting telecommunication access, reducing consumer involvement in personal health records, or opposing initiatives for personal health records would hinder access, patient engagement, and coordinated care—outcomes that nursing informatics advocacy aims to improve.