Abstract This paper offers a final report on a plan to build a computerized system to operate a wastewater treatment plant to make the plant for efficient and to reduce costs to the city that operates it.
A case study of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and ethical concerns surrounding the confidentiality of computerized medical records.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, 2006, $ 71.95
Abstract This paper discusses how computerized medical record-keeping facilitates improved access and transmission of medical information and has been argued as instrumental in ensuring that patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner. This paper then reviews the issues of confidentiality that have emerged from ethical concerns of misuse of patient information at the hands of insurance providers, health care associates, and even physicians themselves.
From the Paper "Confidentiality in Computerized Medical Records Description of Case Example Dudley (2004) indicated that confidentiality of patient records has been a contended issue in health care since the advent of transforming paper records into digital records. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to alleviate these concerns and was enacted in April of 2003. However, critics and case research indicates that the HIPAA has not done enough in terms of promoting patient confidentiality and fails to protect the patient's medical information, even in areas of interest that are specifically covered by the legislation (Dudley, 2004). Revisions to HIPAA are to go into effect on March 16 of 2006, but it remains uncertain as to whether these revisions will satisfactory resolve the existing disparities in distribution of protected information. "
A discussion of the uses of computerized systems in health care institutions including iIntegrated delivery systems, types of networks and requirements, innovations, standardization, imaging and economics.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 11 sources, 1999, $ 103.95
Abstract This research examines the use of computerized systems in financial departments in hospitals and other health care institutions. Information management, involving the implementation of computerized systems, "is a growth field in today's" health care sector, "so much so that facilities that don't grow with it put their survival at risk. Increased pressures from payment sources, government and management for more information make information systems mandatory" for hospitals and other health care institutions (Oatway, 1997, p. 20).
From the Paper "Computerized Systems in Financial Departments in Hospitals.
Introduction
This research examines the use of computerized systems in financial departments in hospitals and other health care institutions. Information management, involving the implementation of computerized systems, "is a growth field in today's" health care sector, "so much so that facilities that don't grow with it put their survival at risk. Increased pressures from payment sources, government and management for more information make information systems mandatory" for hospitals and other health care institutions (Oatway, 1997, p. 20).
Computers represent a major change in the ways in which hospitals and other health care institutions conduct business. "
Abstract The paper defines the advantages of computerizing manually-based loan management systems. The paper provides definitions of hardware, software and integration requirements for completing the development of a computerized loan management system where manual processes are automated. This proposal includes integration of loan modeling and pricing data in real-time data and supports the uploading of loan quotes into the distributed loan management system (DLMS).
Outline:
Introduction
Technology Project Plans: DLMS Application Development and Real-Time Integration for Loan Modeling and Pricing Data
From the Paper "The primary design goal of this project is to create thin client-based application that can easily be delivered through a browser to any sales representative at any time. The reliance on J2EE programming standards for integrating application logic to the graphical interface is undergoing a significant change today with the widespread use of AJAX programming as well. While this emerging programming standard is admittedly complex, the essence of it is that only the changed parts of a web page or web application are propagated to the user interface via the browser. For DLMS systems to be truly thin-client and deliver the level of performance necessary even in dial-up and slow DSL connections, the use of AJAX is a requirement for this project."
Abstract This paper explains that, even if Canada is not at all a world leader in terms of rewarding its IT workforce, IT workers have seen their wages rise sharply compared to the wages of other Canadians. The author points out that computerization and technological advancement have made many jobs obsolete and many workers redundant. The paper relates that the rise of computerization and the concomitant rise in new communication, conceptualization and manufacturing technologies paint a bleak picture for workers who are not facile with the latest software or tools. The author concludes that technological change in Canada has deepened the cleavages between various groups and that the country is rushing towards a serious crisis if something cannot be done to better facilitate the entry of millions of Canadians into the twenty-first century economy.
From the Paper "Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing businesses in Canada have become more prevalent in recent decades. In fact, a study conducted in the late 1980s underscores just how daunting the job prospects were even then for workers who lacked the requisite training in computer technology. To wit, "CAD/CAM" firms by even the middle 1980s were profoundly re-shaping their organizational structure and functions because of new computer technology; in a similar vein, expenditures in the area of technological innovation were being pushed even then as a means of eliminating costly and "superfluous" workers."
Abstract This paper examines a real-world case of a corporation ? in this case, Toys R Us ? adopting a new computer information system, examining what went right in the process and what went wrong and what those involved might learn from this experience to make the next shift in information technology (for in the 21st century there will always be a next shift) go more smoothly.
From the Paper "It is impossible to imagine that any business can be run in the 21st century without an adequate computer system. And yet therein lies the rub: Determining what computer system is adequate for any business purpose is in fact a complex and difficult process in many cases. All too often what happens when a manager is faced with choosing a new computer system (usually at the point when the old one has completely crashed, losing valuable information that wasn?t backed-up) is the he or she finds the brochure that's on the top of the pile and orders that computer system."
Abstract This proposal is for a new water treatment and collection facility to be built for the city of Plains, which is facing severe budgetary problems due to reduced revenues. The new project would utilize the state of art technology along with computer software to implement a cost effective facility with significant cost savings.
Abstract This paper examines how adverse drug events result in more than 770,000 injuries and deaths each year and how computerized physician order entry (CPOE) is widely acknowledged as an important tool in preventing this problem. It looks at how many health care organizations are evaluating the purchase of large, integrated clinical information systems to replace existing paper processes and support CPOE; these systems make use of not only the Internet, but also freestanding peripherals and other equipment, such as handhelds. In addition to automating a number of clinical processes, including medication ordering, prescribing, and administration, such systems contain alerts and knowledge-based guidance that warn clinicians about potential medication errors.
Outline
Introduction
Current State of the Technologies
Former Methodology
Implementation and Impact
A Note About Integrating Handhelds
Impact on Practice
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Stakeholder Analysis
Role of Government
Assessment
From the Paper "A look at the situation at Montefiore Medical Center (MCC) in New York City will provide a case in point for computerized physician ordering systems. MMC is a not-for-profit, urban academic health system containing approximately 1,000 beds housed in three facilities. It employs about 2,000 full-time and part-time physicians, plus almost 800 medical house officers, a total of about 1,800 nursing personnel, and more than 9,000 administrative personnel and support personnel, as well as other ancillary functions. The pharmacy department alone employs some 85 pharmacists plus 70 support personnel. In addition to the enormous staff, a large proportion of MMC's patients are in capitated contracts."
Abstract This paper explains that catalog-optimization is only made possible by the advent of computerization and knowledge management of the assimilated information, which is created by gathering information through product sales and other means of obtaining personal information. The author points out that the Internet and the World Wide Web have created an environment where even small companies with limited means, using smart business strategy, can compete with the market leader. The paper relates that data modeling and data mining, which are techniques and tools for knowledge management through database systems, have become more standardized and give companies additional methods for developing strategies to differentiate their products and services from their competitors.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview
Background
Purpose
Importance of the Study
Objectives
Limitations
A Preview of the Study
Literature Survey
Different Mediums Used for Catalogs
Knowledge Management and Use of Database
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Benchmarking and Evaluation of Information
Marketing, Advertisement and the Impact of Catalogs
Discussion
Recommendations
Conclusion
From the Paper "In addition, ToySmart also works at identifying why a particular toy was not purchased, especially when a parent (or potential buyers) looked into it. This information cannot be gained from a single observation. Rather, it can do this by correlating the information from a trend from continuous observations. The company can identify if the trend can be established for any product line or segment of the customer population. Online catalog companies have also to be found quickly when a search is undertaken. For example, searching for a book on the Internet often immediately takes one to the Amazon website. Finding a book through a print catalog is often harder and more difficult in comparison."
Tags: knowledge, computerization, modeling, mining, paper
Abstract This paper discusses computerization of the nursing professing, as it pertains to the documentation of patient information. The paper describes the process involved and why health care documentation is an important aspect of nurse care of the patient. The paper also looks at why computer-based data collection is more productive that other means.
Abstract The paper reviews the Law Office Knowledge Management Workbook by Martin (2003). The paper describes what each of the chapters cover. The paper further contends that the book offers a comprehensive coverage of issues involved in the integration of computerized Knowledge Management in the operations of legal practices organizations.
From the Paper "Computers are the essential basic tools driving information technology and IT applications. As IT applications evolve and become ever more sophisticated, they become critical elements in the process of knowledge management. KM Organizations providing legal services from the single practitioner law office to the massive and complex legal services practice encompassing hundreds of individuals have always depended heavily for their success on their ability to manage knowledge effectively."
Abstract This paper examines an emergency room situation in which a man is wheeled in but without the information needed to treat his condition in the best way possible. The paper reviews the Four Principle theory of Beauchamp and Childress and argues that while a more aggressive decision making approach which privileges the concept of beneficence over the other concepts presented by the authors may not be what they would endorse, it is an approach which will greatly improve the patient chances for recovery or even survival.
From the Paper The following paper examines the ethical issues facing the various actors in a situation wherein the emergency department is unable to secure the records for a patient in large part because the managed health care provider for the gentleman in question will not release computerized records except in instances where the primary care physician releases those records. In examining the aforementioned issue, the next several pages provide two alternative solutions to the present dilemma using the Beauchamp and Childress "four principle theory" of medical ethics. The paper then concludes by advancing a final solution which (again using the Beauchamp and Childress theoretical model) seems the most appropriate for the scenario confronting the parties in the above case."
Abstract This study analyzes results of the Virginia Standards of Learning tests. The author contrasts one group of high school students who used online computerized methods of testing versus the second group, who were tested with the traditional "paper-pencil" method. The author argues that computer-based testing is in its preliminary phases. This study, therefore, is intended to let scholars research the dependability of these tests. This research begins to fill this gap and offer future direction for additional research to be carried out.
Outline:
Abstract
Statement of Problem
Rationale of Study
Research Objectives
Literature Review
Hypothesis
Methodology
Participants
Measures
Procedure
Implications and Conclusion
References
From the Paper "The control of computers is the seeming dominant feature at the closing stages of the twentieth century. In the 1970s computers operated behind closed doors to tally books, record paychecks, organize weather newscasts, and perform whichever errands whose qualities frequently incorporated repellent recurring processes. The 1980s saw a transformation. Computers took a permanent position in the forefront of firms and businesses. Soon after, the computers replaced the human employees in the department of customer services. Personal computers with telecommunication were more common. Nowadays, the computers handle far more complicated procedures than what they did before. "Machine intelligence", "Inference engines", and "Expert Systems" are expressions that are gradually growing in trend. "
Abstract This paper discusses the use of computer technology in the United States' military defense system. It looks at the potential risks of infiltration by determined hackers or even terrorists and what this would mean for the country's defense. The paper describes the current defense system and looks at whether it is purely computer driven and if human error could affect the system. The paper then discusses how safe the computerized military defense system is from hackers and terrorists.
Table of Contents:
Discussion About the Technical Artifact
How the Technology is Conceptualized
Mutual Construction Theme
How Uncertainty is Handled or Conceptualized
Conclusion
From the Paper "Although the science behind computer technology and military defense has been well established over the years, there are those who still question its regulation and existence. Past studies of weapons, testing and military tactics would be a way of investigating the possible ramifications of the system and the technology behind it. Unlike some theoretical science, such as global warming theories or 'greenhouse gases' a computer system is a bit more sound and is not as applicable to mutual construction due to its tangible and verifiable methods of operation. Nonetheless, should the system be invaded or hacked into by outsiders, there is question as to what the outcome may be, which can also be related to science, trans-science, and policy."
Tags: operation, weapons, regulation, computerized, military
A critical analysis of "Computerized Patient Model and Simulated Clinical Experiences: Evaluation with Baccalaureate Nursing Students," written by C.E. Feingold, M. Calaluce and M.A. Kallen.
Abstract This paper reviews the article "Computerized Patient Model and Simulated Clinical Experiences: Evaluation with Baccalaureate Nursing Students," written by C.E. Feingold, M. Calaluce and M.A. Kallen. The paper begins by discussing the purpose for the research and then reviews the research design and literature. It concludes with a look at the recommendations by the authors and a discussion of the implications of the study.
Table of Contents:
Problem and Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework
Research Questions/Hypothesis
Study Variables
Study Design
Population, Sample and Setting
Method of Measurement
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Interpretation of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
Implications for Practice
Qualification of the Researchers
Significance of Study
From the Paper "As mentioned above, the significance of this study is in the fact that simulated clinical situations with the use of technology, while still being improved, is progressing towards a more realistic experience in the setting of timely faculty guidance and a safe environment within which to acquire fundamental clinical skills. It is also significant in that it provides insight into the disparity between faculty, student and student subset perspectives regarding the value of these simulations, aspects which need to be explored further in future research."
Tags: clinical, nursing, research, design, practice
