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Resources: Patton-Fuller Community Hospital Virtual Organization

More hospitals and businesses are using the Internet to provide information to both staff and customers. Patton -Fuller Community Hospital is very interested in being able to provide up-to-date and accurate information to staff, medical personnel, and patients. They would like to provide this service starting with web service for allowing patients to look up wellness information and for pharmacy refills. The hospital would also like to allow physicians to access patient information on mobile devices. There is a question of whether social networking should be included because of possible confidentiality concerns or possible misinformation that may be posted by customers or stakeholders.

Evaluate, in 100 to 150 words, and submit the role networking and mobile devices in patient care and the business operations of the hospital.

Include the following:

• Delivery of services to customers and stakeholders using mobile devices