Interoperability

to nationally recognized standards. The main purpose of HIE is to provide immediate access to relevant medical information whenever needed to improve quality, safety, and cost of patient care. HIE initiatives focus on the areas of technology, interoperability, standards utilization, harmonization, and business information systems while supporting activities focuses on national, state, and local levels (Report 2008). The potential benefits of HIE to public health agencies lie upon the principles…

3-Describe wired LAN, its purpose, basic configuration, and supported standards. Specifically explain the VLAN concept and its use within the wired LAN infrastructure. What healthcare use can you envision for wired LAN? If unsure, search the literature for answers. A wired LAN connects computers within an organization in a network configuration and each PC on the LAN must connect to the network with a network interface card (NIC). The NIC needed varies by which cabling is used for the…

5:00 am breeze, blue uniforms, red tool boxes, and noise above 80 decibels, in year 2013, factory floors at the American manufacturing facilities accounted for 12.5% of the total gross domestic product. US manufacturing has come a long way, from cotton and Tabaco production in 1800 to modern day airplanes of the 20th century. Last two decades have seen unprecedented growth in automation in manufacturing facilities, however, internet of things (IoT) will be a new revolution to promote smart…

1. BACKGROUND a. Bank Indonesia in Payment System The stability of the rupiah is one of the goals of Bank Indonesia under the mandate of Act No. 23 of 1999 concerning Bank Indonesia. An essential part of maintaining this stability is the regulation and management of the National Payment System (NPS). The smooth and efficient operation of the NPS also demands robust infrastructure. The more efficient and reliably the NPS can operate, the more efficiently and timely the operation of time-critical…

Throughout the history people have used maps in order to locate themselves and their points of interest. Instruments like compass, hourglass and quadrant assisted sailors to navigate and arrive at a particular location. Navigation and positioning, as most fields of life, have advanced and improved since then, and at the present are easier than ever thanks to the Internet and sophisticated technological devices. Global Positioning System, or better known as GPS, is the United State of America’s…

Master Sergeant Felix L. Perez Jr distinguished himself with exemplary meritorious service in positions of great importance and increased responsibility throughout his 29 year career and service to the U.S. Army. His career culminated as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, Engineer, Observer/Coach – Trainer for the 3-315th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 177th Armored Brigade; a multi-component training brigade within First Army Division East. Master Sergeant Perez's meticulous insight, direction,…

While Tesla was a visionary leader capable of inspiring and leading change, his divergent ethics while in the pursuit of change painted another picture of the wizard. According to Seifer (1998), with the help of investors he gained due to success at the World Fair, he was able to fund the construction of a wireless telegraph system. However, while in construction, another inventor in Europe stole his patented ideas and successfully created his own system for which Tesla filed suit and lost.…

SAFETY Rail transportation is vital to the economy of a country, but as with any mode of transport, also have the attendant risks. In particular, train accidents pose safety risks to both public and the railroads, so effective accident prevention practices is a key element of its risk management practices. Therefore, the implementing standard of safety for rail is needed to ensure the safe carrying out of railway operations. Different standards have different ranged of application and different…

Technology has been advancing tremendously fast, so fast that we no longer use filing cabinets. The business aspect of keeping records on file has change because most office or clinic save everything on their computer or hard drive. Personally, we should scan patient information into the computer and also keep the actual paper. Why? Well in my homeland security class we learned about electronic magnetic pulse also known as a bomb that other countries have ready to launch into America whenever…

Forensic science needs many improvements to move the practice forward. The National Academy of Sciences forensic committee has expressed recommendations for forensic science in the Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward paper, that will be summarized through this paper (National Research Council, 2009). The goal was to assess the present and future resources needed, recommendations to maximize the use of techniques, support best guidelines and practices, ensure…