Essays on Certification

When we go about evaluating the Electronic Health Records (EHRs) functionality, standards or certifications, we follow the following usability principles:

- Simplicity: This means information or visual elements that are not necessary to the task are not included in the software package. The functions that are of greater significance should stand out and are easy to understand. The software application should have uncluttered and simple design.
- Naturalness: This implies that the screen metaphors and icons are similar to those other computer application which people or clinicians use. It should also be intuitive such that it is easy learning, and expenditure on training is minimal.
- Consistency: All the parts and terminology of the software has the same look Continue reading...

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Most CIOs as seen in the table above have over twenty years work experience. They are all experienced individuals in their careers with the least experienced CIO having a total of eight years of experience. The most experienced CIO on the table has an experience of thirty four years. Twenty CIOs have thirty years’ experience, only one, Robert S. Mareburger, has an experience of eight years. According to the amount of experience the companies prefers for their CIO and CTO positions, it s evident that the roles are not cut out for younger generations or novices regardless the amount Continue reading...

Flight (Aviation) operations facilities are heavily reliant on adequate flight maintenance. The combination of aircraft equipment readiness, efficient use of workforce, and information ensure the security and success of all flight operations. However, the proper and productive maintenance of the operation facilities underpins it all. According to Transport Canada, aviation safety and efficiency relies on the continuous analysis of the Aircraft Certification Functions (2014). This paper, therefore, provides contextual information regarding flight certification considerations relating to modifying aircrafts and its facilities. The backdrop of the data is in Accordance with FAA and other international standard protocols such as the Continue reading...

In the United States, a national system for determine qualified health care providers does not exist. Local and state governments as well as professional organizations are responsible for providing people with credentialing information about healthcare providers. In my state, the department of health is responsible for providing the public with the necessary information on practitioners’ qualification. My state has a license data base called the provider credential search where on the department of health website where the public can go to find out the information about healthcare providers. https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/SearchCriteria.aspx. The state department of health provides this information as a Continue reading...

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continuing qualification requirement (CQR)
I. ABSTRACT
II. INTRODUCTION
III. THE CONCEPT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Changing Concepts
1. Recognising the need for improving professional knowledge
- CE as knowledge up-gradation
1. Improving professional knowledge
C. CE as a professional requirement
1. Meeting requirements of regulating bodies
IV. RADIOGRAPHERS AND CQR

A. Additional Requirements

B. Radiographers and CE
C. Radiographers and CQR
1. Importance of Radiation protection
2. New System
D. Advantages of CQR

E. Disadvantages of CQR

V. SUMMARY

Abstract

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- There are several issues with the credentials in this case study. Laparoscopic laser cholecystectomy procedure has been refined since its initial conception, and is much easier that it was years ago. However, it is still a complicated procedure. The fact that it is now offered on a consistent outpatient basis may be the reason that medical facilities, such as the one mentioned in the case study, consider it worthy only of workshop certification. Another reason may be that it is considered minimally invasive, which is a phrase that, according to “Ensuring Physicians' Competence — Is Maintenance of Certification the Continue reading...

Abstract

This paper is on the topic of Airline-Airport operations and a few questions related to this issue. The first question will discuss a current event related to the airport operations. This paper will also discuss National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, FAR Part 139 and traffic handling services in North America Airports.
On 7 January 2014, in a cold day of Toronto the ground operations on the Pearson International Airport’s tarmac were slowed which forced authorities to suspend all incoming flight from many North American cities for many hours. This resulted in backlog and baggage delay which led Continue reading...

A radiologist technician is a person that assists the radiologist physician with the process of diagnosing a disease. They work together to ensure that the patient gets treatment. They do this whole process of diagnosing the illness by use of X-rays and other radiations that spot where the health problem is located in the body. The radiology technology takes internal pictures of soft tissues and bones. The radiologist technician main duties during the diagnosing process are to capture the image, ensuring that the image is of best quality. The best quality image is for the radiologist physician to examine Continue reading...

Mandatory continuing education hours for both the Certified medical assistant (CMA) and the Registered medical assistant (RMA)

CMA
The American Association of Medical Assistance (AAMA) holds paramount the safety of patients and requires all medical assistants under its certification to always update themselves with current medical issues and practices. AAMA requires that every CMA recertifies his or her credential after every 60 months or five years, which ensures that CMA’s have up-to-date knowledge and competency and hence be in a better position to protect and ensure the safety of patients (AAMA, 2013). CMA recertification calls for mandatory continuing education that enables CMA’s to earn minimum points that are required for recertification (AAMA, 2013). Failure Continue reading...

- Efficient use of resources
- Improved air and water quality to minimize solid waste
- Beneficial to the owner, occupiers and the society
LEED certified buildings are usually guided by well trained leaders with exclusive expertise on management of resources. These people are usually construction engineers. They are renowned to balance excellent use of resources and maintenance of quality buildings. Therefore, LEED is an efficient construction strategy.
The other main aim for LEED is to ensure proper maintenance of the environment. It achieves this aim through extension of exclusive benefits of clean air and water to a customer Continue reading...

The need to standardize business management practices globally informed the establishment of ISO 9000 in 1987. The system was aimed at providing global management standards with a view to enhancing customer satisfaction. Consequently, many firms across the world worked towards acquiring the certification, with each aiming to adopt the ISO 9000 standards to enhance customer satisfaction by reducing customer complaints and product nonconformities (Karapetrovic, Fa and Saizarbitoria 246). However, over time, studies consistently show a decrease in the gleam as the number of ISO registration has been decreasing. This has been accompanied by a decrease in the ISO 9000 Continue reading...

Research utilization is in tandem with the forces of the certification of ANCC Magnet. There are forces that are associated with ANCC Magnet. These forces are developed to assist nurses achieve the quality expertise. The first force of ANCC Magnet Certification is transformational leadership. This is leading nurses to where they will be able to meet the future requirements and demands. It is important to understand that the nurses need to meet the future needs. They need to create an environment where nurses will have the critical knowledge that they require in the nursing practice. With transformational leadership, nurses Continue reading...

IT Certification is a designation earned by an individual that assures a standard qualification to perform an information technology task or job. This honor can be earned from a professional body, university institutions or even from a private certifier especially from specific certifications like Cisco and Microsoft. Some of these certifications can be renewed periodically while others are not. In this paper I am going to confine myself and discuss an Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (part 1) certification and discuss in full length this certification.
The certification name for this exam is CCENT, exam number 100-101 ICND, the exam Continue reading...

Information Security Standard for an Organization

Introduction
Technological advancement has its own advantages and drawbacks. Apart from speeding up information processing and sharing, there are encompassing vulnerabilities in information technology that organizations need to address. Information contained in systems are at risk of attacks from external forces resulting to significant loses in critical information. Legislations enacted relevant laws to standardize security approach and to eliminate imminent vulnerabilities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Special Publication 800 series to guide organizations in implementing security in their own systems. However, not all organizations are in complete compliance with the rules set in the Continue reading...

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ISO 9000 Standards And Their Influence On Total Quality Management

The ISO 9000 is the most well-known family of quality management standards aiming to help businesses meet the expectations of customers and other stakeholders not breaching the regulations associated with particular products. While the ISO 9000 describes fundamental standards for quality management systems, ISO 9001 is related to certification of the businesses that want to meet these standards. As for 2011, there was more than 1,1 million certified companies; however, as this number slightly decreased comparing to 2010, International Organization for Standardization (which establishes standards and conducts certification) stated that the standards would be reviewed Continue reading...

According to the mission statement in the “About NASN” section of their website, the organization’s mission is that it “advances the specialty practice of school nursing to improve the health and academic success of all students.” On the same page, it specifies its core goal as being to make sure that every child has continuous access to a school nurse on every school day. The page also lists other goals under the heading “Strategic Plan Goals” which are detailed strategies of the organization, expanding on the Mission Statement.
Members of the NASN share a professional interest (school nursing), Continue reading...

Abstract

The number of worldwide issues concerning environmental safety and corporate social responsibility has been on an ever-increasing rate. This is why we can also see a significant growth in the demand for environment-friendly and self-sustaining buildings. The number of domestic and international organizations that monitor and facilitate the standardization by means of a tiered certification of such buildings has also been on an ever-increasing rate. The LEED certification program is one of the most prominent ones in the U.S. and the UC Davis Brewery, Winery, and Food buildings have received platinum grade certification under such program. The objective of Continue reading...

Preceptor Selection Criterion

Work dissatisfaction with intrinsic and extrinsic job factors is contributing to the problem of nurse shortage (Wisotzkey, 2011, p. 15). Organized preceptor programs for new and recently graduated nurses have been shown to be effective in reducing intent to leave and nurse turnover (VanWygreen & Stuart, 2009). The success of the preceptor program hinges on the selection and training of nurses with good preceptor characteristics. The selection of preceptors should be guided by a rigorous pre-set criterion whose components should include:
- Nurse/preceptor certification/licensing in the state/region of practice: Only licensed nurses should be selected as preceptors and where possible, Continue reading...

Forensic certifications are necessary as they equip an individual with the essential skill set and technical knowhow. The process of certification adds valuable knowledge to the forensic specialist (Wiles, 2011). The certification also ensures that an individual can be able to follow a standard procedure of conducting any form of forensic analysis, which helps in ensuring or reducing evidence tampering. Having a certification helps in showing that the individuals conducting a forensic analysis have developed the required competency (Pyrek, 2010). Further, most of the forensic specialists are used in the courts to explain evidence. According to Wiles (2011), the Continue reading...

I. Diamonds are an enduring symbol of beauty, yet have also figured in controversies on funding armed conflicts.
- War proponents have sold diamonds for funding
- Consumer side is largely unaware
- Burden of responsibility belongs to sellers
- Blood diamonds affect the integrity of diamond-related industries
- Africa, a hotbed of armed conflicts, is a center of the blood diamond trade
- There is a need to prevent sale of diamonds for funding armed conflicts
II. Blood diamonds refer to diamonds sold in markets in exchange for war funding.
- The 1974-2001 civil war in Angola featured Continue reading...

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Introduction
Diamonds serve as an enduring symbol of beauty. Being among the most expensive minerals in the world, diamonds are a common feature in priceless jewelry pieces that remind many people of sheer elegance and luxury. The strong image of diamonds as an embodiment of opulence and exclusivity alludes to its highly lavish natural features. However, many remain unaware that diamonds have also figured in a strongly controversial social aspect, involving the funding of armed conflicts.
Armed conflicts stand as costly efforts in terms of both the required resources and the consequent damages Continue reading...

NSG 5000 Advance Nurses Roles Assignment

Advanced Practice Roles in Different States
Introduction
Advanced practise registered nurses (APRN) provide services such as treatment, preventive care, the management of chronic and acute illnesses using high clinical skills, therapeutic interventions and diagnostic reasoning. Advanced practise nurses integrate research, education, leadership, consultation and, management in their clinical roles. APRN nurses work in a variety of health settings and may serve as consultants, speciality care providers or primary care providers (Sullivan et al, 2010).
The term advanced practise nurse is a term used to refer to a registered nurse who has met some advanced educational and clinical practise obligations Continue reading...

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This research is based on the requirements of an individual interested in the Information Security as stipulated by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, (ISC)².

The requirements focus on major domains to be covered by completion of the certification. In this text, certifications discussed include; Certified information Systems Security Professional CISSP, Systems Security Certified Practitioner SSCP, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional ISSAP, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional ISSEP, and GIAC Security Essentials Certification GSEC.

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Introduction

This article summarizes the reasons why formal education is important is important in improving in the performance of health practitioners particularly in the vocation of dosimetery. The author premises on the argument that the primary role of healthcare workers is the protection, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. For this reason, an extensive, solid knowledge and expertise in the area of research is required for the purposes of removing harm that imparts Continue reading...

Fitness industry business is one of the booming activities in the present business milieu. A fitness business focuses on offering individual training, fitness instruction and utilization of the fitness facility to those interested in pursuing their individual fitness objectives. Starting a fitness business does not require the initiators to be fitness gurus, but a passion in fitness or readiness to adopt a fitness lifestyle such as Zumba forms a critical part of success in the industry. This response to the case study seeks to consider various business models that Zumba could use to establish a successful business. In addition, Continue reading...

REGISTERED NURSE

Their Scope of Practice
Registered nurses (RN) are responsible for the provision and the coordination of heath care. They are also bestowed with the role of educating patients and also the public about an array of health conditions, provide both emotional support and relevant advice to patients and their families. As an RN, one is in the line of defence between the patient and the misunderstanding that may be facing the patients since most of the patients do not like asking the doctor questions but prefers to ask the RN. Additionally, an RN specialises in a certain line of Continue reading...

Project Management refers to the systematic way of carrying out a given project in a disciplined, professional, orderly, effective and efficient manner to achieve excellent results of the project. Certification refers to approval given to an individual on the merit that he has accomplished a certain course and he can perform a job about the course in a good manner. Project management certification, therefore means the authentication of the qualifications of an individual on the management of projects. It means that the individual has proven to be a good project manager and can carry out any project. In this Continue reading...

Job description

Certified registered anesthetists nurses (CRNAs) are registered nurses trained particularly for administration of drugs for inducing anesthesia. Normally CRNAs are found in nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices and hospitals. They belong to a group of registered nurses who specialize in particular areas of nursing (Matsusaki, & Sakai, 2011).
Pre-surgical duties: Prior to surgery, the CRNA undertakes a patient assessment. This is done for determination of the suitable dosage for anesthesia to avoid any causing harm to the patient. The CRNA administers the drugs for induction of anesthesia, temporal blockage of sensation to enable the surgery to be conducted to the Continue reading...

One of the errors of the Widgets Inc. with respect to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is that it fails to post substantive notices of rights. Each supervisor covered by FMLA has to post a profound notice of rights. However, only few employers take caution in abiding by this rule. It is important that they keep such notices posted at all time on its premises especially in conspicuous places in which employees work. Notices should explain the Act's provisions as well as provide relevant information in relation to the procedures to be followed in filing complaints against violations Continue reading...

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PC technician

PC technicians are people who deal with computer repairs and ensure that the computers are in good working conditions. Their tasks range from computer repair to troubleshooting computer networks. The work of computer technicians are becoming common and increasing by the day. With computer gadgets being created by the day, many tasks of computer technicians increase. Computer technicians not only deal with hardware problems, they are also supposed to be able to handle software issues. When an information system is deployed in an organization, it will be required that that information system will undergo repairs and support. The support Continue reading...

1). A title and description of the profession
Special education teaching refers to a specialized kind of teaching where one specializes in working with handicapped students (Wynne 5). The students in this kind of teaching are equipped with basic knowledge of life and life skills necessary for the comfortable existence of the impaired students. The basic skills include things such communication and literacy. Not necessarily should the students in this program be physically disabled, but it also involves dealing with students with emotional challenges in life.
Several organizations offer this type of education all over the world. The initiation Continue reading...

Information Security Plan (NISTP)

A. Change Management Plans for Secure IT Systems (CSO’s role in approving changes)
The Primary of the Protection Office or the CSO was used usually within the technological innovation process to allocate the person responsible for IT security. Primary Information Protection Official is more precise information of this place and these days CISO headline is becoming more frequent for management with an unique details security concentrate.
Purpose is to perform an assessment of the change management process to provide management with assurance that the process is handled, monitored and is adapted to good methods.
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Basic job description

Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapist in providing physical therapy procedures and treatments to patients. In accordance to State laws, they may assist in the development of treatment plans, document progress of treatment plans, carry out routine function, and conduct modification of specific treatments in harmony with status of the patient and within the scope plans of treatment established by a physical therapist. This job requires a formal training. Assistant physical therapists work as part of a team consisting, doctors, physical therapists and social workers.
Their duty involves working with people of all ages, including the Continue reading...

IT policies and procedures cover a wide range of the issues that concern the field. These include security, operational, technical, networking, management, administrative and communication. Because IT standards are universal, frameworks with international standards have therefore been built to oversee this sensitive sector. (Wessel, 2010)

The existence of various frameworks in charge of IT has been both good and bad. It’s good since it protects end users from compromised policies yet it’s bad since many users want to choose the framework that suits their interests and apply its policies, which are not similar across the various frameworks.
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What is ISO? What are the benefits of international standardization?

ISO 9000 family is a set of standards that represent an international agreement on the quality management systems. It is developed by the International Organization for Standardization and was first published in 1987. However, the International Organization for Standardization does not provide certification itself, but relies on numerous certification bodies that monitor the compliance of companies to the principles developed in ISO standards. ISO certification is not permanent and requires renewal by certification bodies at regular time intervals.

The benefits of standardization can be divided into customer-related, internal and supplier benefits. The benefits related to the customer marketing are Continue reading...

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The nurse practitioner (NPs) role evolved historically from changes in the demand for and supply of physicians and primary health care services. Beginning in the 1965, programs were developed and offered specifically to educate and train NPs based on specialization which includes family nurse practitioner. The transition from another nursing role to a family NP role depends on how similar and different those two roles are. It is also depends on individual strengths and weaknesses as these relate to the new role and how effective strategies are in improving the latter. Career progression to the NP role requires envisioning Continue reading...

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LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a Green Building rating system for the construction of environmentally sustainable buildings. This was developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The inception of LEED happened in the year 1998 and has till date encompassed more than 14000 construction projects across the United States of America and has also been introduced in more than 30 countries across the globe. The rating system of LEED has been accredited both at a national and international level as the design standard for environmentally sustainable buildings- green Continue reading...

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The first job title associated with the title is a health information technician. A health information technician is usually posted in a medical facility for example a hospital. A health information technician’s work involves going through medical charts and ensuring that they have been filled completely and accurately. They are also responsible for generating reports from the medical charts, which is important in patient care. They also work under health information managers to gather, analyze, and manage health data. After generating reports, this information is used to ensure proper patient care. Their work is Continue reading...

Health Care Delivery in TRICARE (United Healthcare)

Introduction
TRICARE is a uniformed services health care program under the umbrella program of United Healthcare that is offered for active service duty members together with their families as well as retired service members with their dependents and members of the National Guard and Reserve with their families and other eligible survivors. The main objective of TRICARE is to deliver world-class health care services and benefits for all the Military Health System (MHS) beneficiaries. It also aims at providing the highest level of satisfaction of its patients and bringing together all the networks of civilian health care services for Continue reading...

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An Overview: Family Nurse Practitioner

In every community, each individual has their respective parts to play. This part are identified as role. Role is defined as “the set of interconnected rights, beliefs, norms and behaviors as determined by the people in a given social condition” (MacMillan Online Dictionary, 2014). It is then acceptable to assume that roles are dictated by the society according to what it deemed appropriate and necessary for a specific individual based on social position or social status. In the case of the Nurse Practitioner, he or she too has a socially-determined role to play to the betterment of Continue reading...