Essays on Record

Paper health records

Paper health records involve the use of papers and files to collect and store patient data and information in the healthcare institutions. For many decades, the paper-based records have worked effectively for healthcare institutions. This implies that using them would not affect the operations of the healthcare institutions since they have proven to be efficient and effective within the healthcare system . Paper health records can be very effectively if safely and carefully managed and stored. However, they may have the disadvantage of making the operations of the healthcare institutions slow. They are advantageous in that they help the institutions ...

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Mission Statement
The Border Southerners, a State of California “Y” Corporation, spotlights unconventional music, entertainment typically overshadowed by mainstream ideologies. It seeks to satisfy the shared experience of The Urban Trendsetter and Generation Y. it compensates its employee fairly, a fair return to shareholders, and a fair royalty to artists.
1.2 Goals
- Realize a steady flow of revenue from record sales, merchandising, digital sales, licensing and live performances
1.3 Key to Success
- Emphasis on creating a constant flow of high products related to quality songs and music
- Ensure prompt delivery of products ...

BUSINESS PLAN FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD

A good business plan should have a summary of what the project is to entail (Betkoski et al, 2000). The project is about electronic medical records (EMR) to be used in healthcare organizations or institutions. The EMR is a forefront of innovation in healthcare and is currently being mandated by the Affordable Healthcare Act. The establishment of healthcare institutions and organizations is on the rise. That has made healthcare to be a growing business. The success of the healthcare business will be based upon the ability to be affordable, ability to upgrade without making major components change and provide ...

Introduction

The music industry loosely known as the recording industry is comprised of individuals and entities that create and sell music to make money. The music industry has in the past decade changed significantly because of the growth experienced in the internet and digitization. Due to these changes, traditional business models and existing value chains have been disrupted. It is important to determine the effects these changes have had on the music industry. This is necessary especially if one hopes to start a business in the music industry. Consequently, a situational is necessary in order to stay abreast with the ...

How they Have Changed Music Production

Abstract
The music industry has made many changes over the years. From old style music played on phonographs, to music made purely on a computer, the past century has brought forth incredible technology. Arguably, the biggest change in music production has come in the form of digital audio workstations (DAWs). DAW’s have changed the music industry from being dependent on large music production studios, to being able to happen in anyone’s living room.
The purpose of this paper is to explain the many ways in which DAW’s have impacted the music production industry. In order to ...

Music industry has significantly been transformed over time. The primary change of these transformations has been technology that has impacted on the entire music making processes from finding artist to music distribution. Arguably, advances in technology have a profound impact on all aspect of popular music today. Notably, there are five aspects to, technological impacts on popular music. There are several strong arguments as to whether advancement of online media distribution which is the issue under discussing in this essay has been pivotal in the music industry.
In the course of development of popular music, advanced technologies have given ...

Abstract

The main idea of the paper is based on four different case studies; each case study has its own significance and area of interest. One case study based on medical cure, the second one handles social media and the third one is all about Starbucks management and the forth one deals with Digital divide. We have answered certain questions related to each case study.

Question 1

The basic issue highlighted in the case is related to manual medical record management that is highly problematic and can be replaced by electronic method.

Question 2

The electronic record management is described as the collection of ...

Body Cameras and Police Policies

Abstract
In the United States, significant attention has been placed on law enforcement use of body cameras. Police body cameras are small devices that are attached to the officer’s uniform or worn as a head piece that record police interaction with the public. Both supporters and opponents of the use of these cameras have cited several reasons for their stance and the issue remains controversial. This paper takes a deep look at this issue with particular focus on the importance and the role of police body worn cameras. Some of the major aspects that will be explored in ...

Software development life cycle (SDLC) is process through which software’s or systems that are designed developed and implemented (Roebuck, 2012). Proper SDLC methodologies can be used to improve quality of datasets. This can be done through by selecting the best SDLC methodology, which is achieved through learning the SDLC models, assessing needs from all stakeholders and then defining a criterion to weigh and establish the best model to implement, (Chao, 2006). This criterion must meet the threshold for the taskforce in the design, best technology in resolving the problem at hand, compatibility of the methodology to resolving the ...

INTRODUCTION

Sports have become very competitive in today’s world. Over the weekends, most of the world comes to a standstill as fans throng stadiums, popular joints and others on their home couches to catch a glimpse of their favorite teams. American football is a very popular sport in the United States. The national football league was ranked as the most popular league in the united states, this was the 30th time in a row the league has got this special recognition (Rose, 2014). Playing at home has always been believed to give the host team against their visiting teams. ...

Personal Health Records

Personal Health Records
Personal health records (PHRs) are collections of information related to a person’s health that are generally maintained by the individual patient or consumer (Mayo Clinic, 2011). PHRs can be provided by many sources, including hospitals, physicians, corporate vendors, employers, insurers, or the government. PHRs have been praised as a tool that could greatly enhance the quality of medical care provided, because critical background information could be immediately available about a patient (Mayo Clinic, 2011). However, it remains that for the general population, adoption of PHRs is far from universal, with an estimated 7% user rate, ...

Abstract

The implementation of health information system in the healthcare settings provides a tremendous improvement in the utilization of data that facilitates a more efficient exchange of knowledge that is crucial in improving the delivery of health services in any medical facility. The decision making process is improved and patient data and medical information are updated and the health information system provides a more promising competence for all health care providers to respond accurately and to comprehensively address every patient’s health care needs. An important aspect of health information system management is keeping every patient record private and safe. ...

ITunes Music Store Analysis

ITunes music store is a one-stop online shop for digital contents consist of music, apps, movies and, electronic publications. The store is a division of Apple Inc. business focusing on providing contents for Apple-native devices. Consumers can purchase and download either individual tracks or complete albums from the artists of different genres. Unlike other online distribution shops, iTunes is not a subscription service or a stand-alone website, it is an entire application that is normally integrated in the operating systems and it is downloadable from the Apple store’s website. Albums cost between $7.99 and $12.99 but the majority ...

Record management is the efficient control of any organization’s record, throughout the lifespan in order to meet the statutory expectations. Managing risk in a modern business environment is complex and not easy. Good management of information records in an organization is significant in ensuring that the organization is functioning efficiently to support RGB’s activity while providing a source of efficient service delivery. However, the major issue associated with the process of record keeping in RGB is the volume of records that should be identified, accessible, kept or destroyed according to the organizations policies. With many volumes of ...

The Name of Professor

It`s time to get to know how does the music industry work and how every musician, producer and manager feels himself in the industry – how he earns his money, how he works, how he is protected by law and what are his perspectives in such career. We`ve got four different scenarios that we should describe, and we should give as many details as possible.
The first one to describe is a singer and/or a songwriter, who is not signed to any label. He performs his songs live, and his songs are sometimes played on the local radio. ...

Fossil record has its place in development and advancement in sciences. Data from fossil record have helped in understanding various issues with humans and animals. The amount of information provided by available fossil record is enormous. Some of the information is undoubted fossil occurrences while some are questionable regarding the occurrence.
There are several benefits associated with the use of morphological features that are from fossil records especially those that are related to the metazoan taxa. It helps to improve our understanding of the general diversity patterns that exist among the metazoan taxa. The various diversities that have been ...

Motown was founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy in Detroit, Michigan. The music that Gordy created and produced changed the sound of the American music. Motown introduced Americans to a new sound of popular music created by black singers and musicians. Gordy overcame many stereotypes and polished his performers to appeal to mainstream America, black and white. With spreading popularity of television it was imperative that music stars be visual appealing as well as have a good sound. The Motown sound and philosophy created in the 1960’s still has an enormous influence on the modern music industry.

Barry Gordy

Gordy ...

Business Structures & Taxation Law

Summary
In the course of this paper, the prospects and business structures will be examined for the band Black Narcissus, a five-piece death metal band that is currently assessing its future as a brand. There are many different factors contributing to their current success, and their immediate and long-term prospects as a band, which will be evaluated based on current taxation law and the conditions already facing the band’s future. Already, several issues have presented themselves that must be solved:
- The issue of writing credit between the two creatives of the band and three remaining band members ...

Medical Record Keeping

Abstract
This academic investigation of the pros and cons of the electronic medical record keeping technology required in hospitals across the United States by 2014 as called for by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department provides documentation of more pros than negatives. The ability for nurses, physicians, and other healthcare clinicians collaborating through technology for better and faster documentation of patient status, for evaluation, and differentiation of therapies as needed proves this a valuable medical tool. The negatives include some of the technological systems need revamping for such inclusion as standardized nursing language in the software. Other negatives ...

Chapter 1, pg. 36: Are Electronic Medical Records a Cure for Health Care?

The problem described in this case is on medical record keeping due to the increasing number of patients seeking medical services. According to the case, about 12 percent of healthcare spending goes towards record keeping (Laudon & Laudon, 2012). Traditionally, medical records have been kept in files and folders, which make it difficult for healthcare professionals to access and share information. This problem can be solved by adopting electronic medical systems.

What people, organization, and technology factors are responsible for the difficulties in building electronic medical record systems? Explain your answer.

The application and use of electronic medical records is compelling because they can make healthcare less expensive, efficient, and improve the quality of care by enabling easy access and ...

Outline

Introduction

Epidemiologists’ concerns

Reflection on epidemiologists professionals view points

Synopsis of each point of view

Conclusion

Medicine: Public Health Issues
Introduction
World Health Organization each week publishes a free News letter called, ‘Weekly Epidemiological Records. Pertinent trends in epidemiology are discussed from a professional perspective giving readers insights into how they predict the progress of disease and their effects on the population. In the following pages of this document the writer will highlight some of these concerns relating reflections while a synopsis is developed.

Epidemiologists’ concerns

A recent research regarding the most recent Weekly Epidemiological Records ranging from 4th February to ...

Introduction

Healthcare information systems are mostly recognized as the most significant attribute in improving US healthcare, and it also allows the reduction of medical related expenditures. By the year 2014, the administration foresees execution of a worldwide electronic health record (EHR). Healthcare experts and practitioners have the responsibility to keep information of the patient care activities that they execute. An excellent record maintenance results to patient protection, stability of care, evidence-supported healthcare and fine skilled practice. Keeping records allows and help in the inspection and monitoring which is important in numerous healthcare economies as well as medico legal concerns
There ...

Jesse L. Morris, Andrea R. Brunelle and A. Steven Munson

Western North American Naturalist, 70(2):175-188. 2010

- What Journal was this article published in? (2) Ans. The article was published in BioOne. It is a nonprofit, online website of core research in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. It provides a sustainable online platform for over 170 journals and books published by nonprofit societies, associations, museums, institutions, and presses.
- What are three of the human-caused disturbances that can alter the ecology and appearance of the landscape? (3)

Ans. Human caused disturbances that can alter the ecology and appearance of the landscape is:

1. Logging
2. Mining
3. Livestock Grazing and agriculture
- What three research questions that are investigated ...

EEOC v. Target Corp.

Philosophy and Number

Write a 2 paragraph response to each of the following questions:*
- Based on the information in the case, what mistakes did Target make in their record keeping process?
Based on the information in the case, the mistakes that Target committed in their record keeping process include throwing out applicants’ resumes instead of retaining them for a specified period of time as required by law and policies. Despite the fact that Target has its document retention policy and the law requires them to do so, some of Target’s employees (e.g., store manager) discard applicants’ ...

Introduction

Health informatics is the use of informational science and computers for the advancement of health care. Utilizing computers, medical technology, and communications infrastructure the goal of the field is the advancement of health care and the better delivery of health care services. Many fields fall under the purview of health informatics including: medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacology, occupational therapies, and medical research.
Health management information systems combines “people, data, processes and health information technologies to collect, process, store, and provide needed results – all in support of healthcare” (Tan, 2010, p. 71). Several enterprise level software packages exist in order to ...

Merliah limited makes an offer to issue 10 million shares to the public at an offer price of $1.00 each share. These shares are to be paid up in 3 instalments, with the first payment of $0.5, the second payment of $0.4 and the balance in the third instalment. The first payment is to be made on application, the second payment on allotment while the last payment is to be paid as a first call two months after the close of the applications on 31st august 2011.
Applications have however been received for 14million shares, indicating ...

Electronic Health record is the acquisition, storage and retrieval of health care information in digital form. It has the potential to improve the safety, efficiency and quality of data being utilized in the health care industry. (Wilder, 2010). Electronic health records would become an easy and ready source of information for research and administrative purposes for the development of public policies (Wilder, 2010). However, concerns and issues with protection of the data are threatening to derail the implementation of electronic health records. This article proposes strategies to address these issues.

Concerns with the privacy and security of electronic health ...

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was adopted by the US Congress in 1977 after the outgrowth of the Watergate Scandal and a series of other situations in the period. The statute was implemented to deter bribery of foreign officials in connection to business deals and activities (Deming 3). The statute uses to principles in carrying out its purpose. The first principle is the general prohibition concerning the payment of foreign officials that applies to U.S. nationals and corporations under the U.S. laws or their main place of business is within the U.S. the principle also governs corporations that ...

This study aims to answer the research question “How can we identify, effectively manage, and communicate realistic expectations associated with perceived benefits and challenges derived from a newly-installed electronic medical record (EMR).” The most appropriate means for data collection for this research is the survey, and the method for data analysis is the chi-square statistic.

Sample

The survey method was utilized to collect primary data from the health-care industry population. These are individuals who are involved in the healthcare industry. The sample comes from two kinds of respondents; the industry participants and the non-industry participants. A total of 50 individuals ...

The criterion required in the Medicare participation conditions is the provision of a medical record service that caters for the patients’ medical record. In this policy, the health information is put in electronic documents in the Apex Patient folder. There is a standard policy record information protection which is set to protect record information confidentiality. It provides safeguards for its destruction. These are similar with the Willow Bend Policy which provides safeguards to protect their document against destruction. The Willow Bend Policy maintains the converted paper health records into electronic health records maintained in an area that is safe ...

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Electronic Records

Technology has paved its way into all aspects of our lives. In the past few years, we have seen an increase in the development of the electronic record database in healthcare. These electronic records are developed over a period of years and maintain a patient’s history safely. The biggest issue in maintaining these electronic records is the maintenance of security and privacy.
How have electronic records helped the healthcare industry proper and save more lives? Is all the effort worth it? Technology building companies are striving ...

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The characteristic that differentiates bootleggers and music downloaders is that the former usually acknowledge their practices as violations of the laws and regulation regarding the copyright and try hard not to be detected. Generally, these collectors of bootlegged material “recognize their own activities as breaking copyright laws or carrying social connotations of deviance” (Wiest, 2007). Thus, bootlegging is an activity that is more prevalent under the ground and is commonly done in record shops located back street (Wiest, 2007).
Bootlegging on the Internet is increasing day by day and this practice has rather infuriate ...

So how bad is music sharing? Music sharing in the 21st century is something that anyone can do with a computer and blank CDs. In the past, people had to buy music by going to a music store. Today, with technology advancement, sharing of music is as easy as copy and paste (Kaplan). Free music became very popular in the late nineties and early two thousand. With the help of peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, illegal music copying was affecting record companies’ sales by huge margins. The music industry began to sue P2P applications that supported sharing of illegal audio. Around ...

Part of job description for a medical assistant constitutes a sequential record of care and utmost treatment usually referred to as medical records. Besides being important for a medical assistants care, they are also important for clinical and legal purposes. This paper thus aims to highlight the types of medical forms commonly dealt with. Also, it sheds light on the information contained in every form and the systems are available for filing.
As opposed to health records which are broad, medical forms are narrow and contain details only pertinent to mental and physical conditions used and proposed by providers. ...

Hospitals face a number of challenges regarding security and sharing medical records. On one hand, they are being asked to provide potentially lifesaving data with increasingly short turnaround times. On the other hand, they must preserve the integrity and security of a patient’s medical records. In addition to medical records, hospitals need to secure patient information regarding health insurance, addresses, next of kin, religion, in some cases sexual orientation and other sensitive personal data. In some situations health insurance carriers, lawyers, pharmacists, accountants and courts to release all or part of this information then call upon them. Often ...

Security models

For a long time, security models have been developed with the vulnerability of information systems attack. Information systems are very vital systems in any given organization. There are many security policies which have been set up in many organizations so that the integrity and confidentiality of information is as safe as possible. There is various security models that have been developed that are used to manage the security issues in an organization; some are for specific organization while others are used internationally. This paper will look at one of the security models, the Clark-Wilson model. The main issue of ...

Section 1: Introductory Concepts

1. Discuss the roles of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in the provision of drugs.
The role of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is to assess the therapeutic goods available in Australia, monitoring them and measuring the standards in which they are being made (PBS, 2011). Furthermore, the TGA ensures that therapeutic advances are made accessedible to the public quickly but safely. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is a scheme that enmakes sures that Australians throughout the country are provided access to the medicines that they need, through the administration of health care ...

Electronic Health Record (EHR) contains the health information of a patient. The information includes the patient’s past medical history, medications, problems, laboratory data, radiology reports, vital signs, and progress notes. The record is in digital format and can be shared by different healthcare settings. The EHR support services are provided by the Regional Extension Centers (RECs). The list of Health Care Information System Vendors that offer EHR products is given below.

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I. INTRODUCTION TO SUBCULTURES: CONSUMPTION OF IDENTITY
Subcultures are, at their core, a way for people to differentiate themselves from the culture that they are surrounded by. These subcultures can take a variety of different forms, from the relatively innocuous to the highly deviant-- however, one thing that they all share is the drive to differentiate themselves from the larger society to which they belong. Commonly, the majority culture has been considered to be the culture that accepts widely-held norms and beliefs and consumes the related products, while subcultures have been seen by sociologists and businesspeople alike as members ...

Introduction

As technology continues to advance every single day, health care systems are also advancing together with this technology. One aspect of heath care system that has witnessed massive advancement is the Electronic Health Record Systems, usually abbreviated as EHR. Electronic Health Records refers to a record of a patient’s health information and history generated and stored in electronic databases. The information may be in regards to aspects such as allergies, x-rays medications, immunizations amongst others. More and more health institutions are adopting this brand of health technology and abandoning the traditional methods recording health data that involve manual ...

Technology: Privacy and security risks of electronic medical records

Electronic medical record technology has not only increased the efficiency of recording keeping in hospitals, but also enhanced better sharing of information between relevant parties on a given medical issue (Elekwachi, 2013). Health information privacy is a crucial element in health care delivery, and absolute care should be taken to ensure individuals’ health data is safeguarded at all costs. Protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of patient data is not a goal anymore, but a legal obligation (Skolnik, 2011). Despite the benefits associated with electronic medical records, concerns have been raised about the privacy and security risks and controls ...

Question 1

Consistent with the accepted Marxist record of power, mastery is seen on the model of class abuse; command results from the entrepreneur allotment of the surplus esteem that is prepared by the laborers. As a lot of people second wave feminist pundits of Marx have brought up, on the other hand, Marx's classifications are sex blind. Marx overlooks the routes in which class abuse and sexual orientation subordination are interwoven; on the grounds that he centers singularly on financial processing, Marx disregards ladies' regenerative work in the home and the misuse of this work in businessperson modes of preparation. ...

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) definitions are confused a lot. Electronic Medical Record is an application environment that comprises of clinical data repository, clinical decision support, pharmacy, computerized provider order entry, and clinical documentation applications. It contains the patients’ electronic medical records in inpatient and outpatient environments. Healthcare practitioners also use it to record, monitor, and manage the health care delivery within a medical Centre. All the data in the Electronic Medical Record is the legal record of patient experience in that medical facility. The information is the property of the medical facility (Gabriel, Furukawa, ...

The book to be used in the running record sheet is entitled Hello Children: Reading A to Z. The book A to Z is of aa level.

The formula is;
((Running Words –Total Errors) ÷ Running Word) × 100
((362-22)/362)× 100
=93.9%
Percentage accuracy of 93.9% shows that this is best for Instructional level for use in leveled reading session.

Self-Correction rate

((Total error + total self-correction) ÷total self-correction)× 100
(22-4)/4
= 1:4.5
4.5 rounded to the nearest whole number it becomes 5, hence the ratio becomes
= 1:5

Error Rate

Is calculated by dividing total words with the total error:
(Total words) ÷ (total error) = Error ...

The electronic health record, abbreviated as EHR, connotes to a formal health record of a person that is often common among manifold facilities plus agencies. Prevalently, the digitized information systems on health aims at improved quality of care coupled with a reduction in costs and ultimate patient satisfaction. Evaluation of an electronic health record in a specified organization agitates for myriad techniques. One of the mentioned techniques in evaluating an EHR often includes; the standard model approach method. The paper endeavors to highlight on the plan evaluation on the impact of EHR on quality, costs and patient satisfaction.
As ...

Introduction

The healthcare sector plays a crucial role in the society and promotes physical, social, and economic wellbeing of a country. Hence, health information should be well managed for better service. Advancements in technology have led to the emergence of various systems for managing client data. Key among these is the healthcare informatics technology.

What is EHR?

EHR stands for Electronic Health Records, an informatics system that allows access and evaluation of a wide pool of data entities ranging from a diverse spectrum. Data sources such as population-specific and non-patient information and articles can help generate the data entries. Moreover, data entities can ...

Executive summary

Any sales system required to be used in any sales department or organization needs to meet user specification requirements. It has to be user friendly and an interactive user interface. These are some of the main requirements that any sales system software ought to meet. Redundancy in the system should also be reduced to avoid repetition and bulkiness. These new system should have an auto update in information that are linked together or that bear same data. In essence, the information in one section of the system should not differ from the other sections that are expected to be ...

Introduction

Commenting on the Dish Network Hopper, MSNBC wrote, “Take your favorite movies and shows wherever you go.” As a matter of fact, this comment makes a lot of sense considering that the DVR, designed by Dish Network is undoubtedly a symbol of leading innovation. The Hopper has become more than a buzzword in today’s social circles. The organization has received overwhelming credit for the same (Biggs, 2). The innovative technology is currently a trending topic in consumer websites as well as social media. The hopper has sparked mixed reactions among consumers, with some thinking it is the greatest ...

Group 8 Week 10 Outline (Walker 1997)

Complaints against the Police: A Focus Group Study of Citizen Perceptions, Goals, and Expectations
- Purpose
- What do the citizens want to accomplish with their complaints against the police?
- Does the law enforcement citizen complaint process accurately address the citizens concerns?
- Citizen complaints against Police misconduct
- Law Enforcement misconduct is a prevalent issue in America.
- Civil Rights groups such as the NAACP and ACLU complain that minorities are victims of repeated extreme physical and verbal abuse by the police
- African Americans are less likely than White’s to have their complaints addressed.
- ...

Introduction

In healthcare, there are several approaches used in the maintenance of standards and for communication between medical practitioners and insurers. Record keeping and coding make it easier for medical practitioners to maintain uniformity in service delivery and enhance clinical governance. Computers are utilized in the maintenance of electronic records in a manner which is secure, retrievable, editable and which can be used to track and maintain quality of care. Coding is used in the unification of medical language and diagnoses while specialized medical forms are used to collect patient information which is necessary to enable quality care. This paper ...

Fall A2013

Abstract
The security of patients in hospitals has constantly attracted aggressive controversies. Most people agree that all efforts must be pulled together to ensure that the safety and security of the patients is guaranteed. However, in an institution struggling with increased amounts of medication errors and the implementation of the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring safety of the patients becomes a serious challenge to many institutions. The nature of security required calls for the people to implement solutions that should match the expectations of the patients in their security at the hospitals. The level of technology used in the ...

Psychology: Case Study

Introduction 3

Initial interview 4
Assessment formulation methods utilized 4
Assessment of John presenting problems and goals 5
Analysis and critique of MMT approach 6
Agreed goals 6
Treatment plan 6
CBT interventions 7
Intervention for cognitions-thoughts records 7
Benefits of the approach 7
Interventions for behavior- activity scheduling/diversion techniques 8
Benefits of the approach/ interaction 8
Interventions for imagery/interpersonal- imagery based exposure 8
Benefit of approach 9
Intervention for sensation- relaxation/ visualization 10
Conclusion 11

APPENDIX 1 13

References: 15
Psychology: Case Study
Introduction
A nurse - who works in a busy inpatient ward-, the writer argues how difficult it can ...

Background: An Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is now a standard method of using information technology within the healthcare industry. Smaller clinics and practices that remain on paper systems need to seriously consider making this capital expenditure (Blumental and Tavenner, 2010).
Issue: Our practice has long relied upon paper records for its patient background and treatment information. Paper-based record systems suffer from significant limitations such as difficulty in searching for specific information, issues with handwriting, and problems with physical space, accessibility, and sharing within and outside the organization (Ayatollabi, Bath, and Goodacre, 2009).
Proposed approach: EHR systems are an ...

The industry has also embarked in massive airline partnerships in their sale of tickets to enable easier provision of services to over wide distances as they collaborate with various other airlines to cover more travelling distances. This makes it easier for the constantly increasing number of travelers to have their needs catered for.
Since the airline’s image had taken a beating due to the culture prevailing in the organization, particularly among pilots, the carrier decided to go in for a revamp of its HR policies, according to experts. As a first step, the airline brought about a change ...

Letter of Transmittal

[Professor’s Designation]
[Institute Address]
Dear Mr. /Mrs. /Ms. [Professor’s Name]:
Enclosed herewith please find the requisite formal report on the topic of “Identity theft happening to our children” duly completed in all aspects as per laid down requirements.
[Writer’s Name]

Executive Summary

This report describes a specific type of identity theft which is related to children. This report is organized in such a manner that a brief introduction is followed by various signs of identity theft happening and then a comprehensive discussion about the impacts of identity theft on children. There are three exemplary situations are given ...

Abstract

There are many developments that are seen with the handling of health records in clinical settings. Health records are an important issue in managing hospitals. Patient data is important to both patients, doctors, clinicians, the government and medical organizations. This is because they are used to assess the health status of a patient. The government is working hard to ensure that the medical procedures are being automated so that there is accuracy and reliability of the systems is an important aspect when handling patient records. This is the reason as to why automation and development of information systems to ...

Introduction

Healthcare involves the collaboration of various medical organizations, institutions, and providers, all of whom manage their own data under different storage and retrieval systems, and though practical and efficient within the target system, there is a lack of uniformity in structure across other systems (Masud et al. 2012). Moreover, there are often variations in data compiled from the same resources. This lack of synergy between the various data storage systems, and the types of information stored, preclude the sharing of data among the various healthcare professionals, institutions, and organizations. E-health ...

In the USA, the law protects medical records confidentiality. Doctors, medical receptionists and nurses are trained to ascertain that the contents remain top secret. This paper therefore details the rights of patients as regards their medical information. It also shows how to correct or amend a patient’s record. In essence, it sheds light on whether a patient can request restriction on use of his medical information as well as who should own the medical records.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule gives a person the right to his/her medical records. HIPAA Privacy Rule is basically a convention that gives patients ...

Introduction

Medical professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists, and physicians, do not necessarily have to handle patients for them to practice (Chen et al., 2009). There are instances wherein they may be assigned to do administrative tasks such as maintaining and regulating patient records or keeping everyone’s efforts in every hospital or company department well-compensated instead of clinical duties such as handling and treating patients.

The objective of this essay is to discuss my learning experiences, including my observations, thoughts, and insights regarding the performance of the Director of Patient Records and a Medical Records Reviewer and Chart Coder practicing ...

Introduction

Over the 20th Century the New York Yankees have proven to be the most successful franchise in professional sports because their dominating players and their overall work ethic to success. The Yankees have made immense contributions to sports. Over the years, the Yankees have continued to remain relevant and even after their demise, their legacy still lives on. Among the most celebrated Yankees are Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe Dimaggio, Marino Rivera, and Derek Jeter. Below are biographies of these baseball players.

Babe Ruth

Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore. Only Ruth and one sister survived infancy. His ...