Discussion

In the context of nursing informatics, what are the benefits and drawbacks of maintaining a local IT infrastructure within a healthcare facility, such as an in-house or on-site data management system?

Conversely, what are the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing a distributed or cloud-based infrastructure for managing nursing informatics?

Consider the unique demands of nursing practice in modern healthcare environments and discuss how a hybrid approach that combines both local and cloud infrastructures might enhance nursing efficiency, data accessibility, and patient care.