Occupational Health: Core Areas of Knowledge and Competence, Part 2

OHA’s can contribute by helping managers to manage sickness absence more effectively. The nurse may be involved in helping to train line managers and supervisors in how to best use the OH service, in how to refer staff, what type of information will be required, what to expect from occupational health. By developing transparent referral… Continue reading Occupational Health: Core Areas of Knowledge and Competence, Part 2

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Rebuilding the Tower of Babel – A CEO’s Perspective on Health Information Exchanges

The United States is facing the largest shortage of healthcare practitioners in our country’s history which is compounded by an ever increasing geriatric population. In 2005 there existed one geriatrician for every 5,000 US residents over 65 and only nine of the 145 medical schools trained geriatricians. By 2020 the industry is estimated to be… Continue reading Rebuilding the Tower of Babel – A CEO’s Perspective on Health Information Exchanges

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Health Care Reform – Why Are People So Worked Up?

Why are Americans so worked up about health care reform? Statements such as “don’t touch my Medicare” or “everyone should have access to state of the art health care irrespective of cost” are in my opinion uninformed and visceral responses that indicate a poor understanding of our health care system’s history, its current and future… Continue reading Health Care Reform – Why Are People So Worked Up?

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There Are Two Kinds of People in the US – Those Who View Health as Static and Those Who Don’t

I believe Americans need a new way of thinking about health. Look where our current perspectives on the subject have gotten us – we are last among the world’s 17 most industrialized nations in all the key indicators of health. It’s hard to believe but true: we’re last in life expectancy; we have the highest… Continue reading There Are Two Kinds of People in the US – Those Who View Health as Static and Those Who Don’t

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LAN & WAN – Does a Letter Really Change the Meaning of the Word?

Of course! Particularly when that one letter is a part of an acronym. As with the topic at hand, the difference between LAN and WAN lies deeper than the obvious spelling and phonetic. In many respects, there exist no single distinction between local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN). But there are, in… Continue reading LAN & WAN – Does a Letter Really Change the Meaning of the Word?

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Cervical Cancer Is On the Rise in the Caribbean

According to Professor Sir Trevor Hassel President of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) approximately six deaths per. buy-5cladba-online The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. It is also the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally. Similar to other STIs, HPV is transmitted via unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex,… Continue reading Cervical Cancer Is On the Rise in the Caribbean

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Wireless LAN Solutions Freeing Up Office Staff and Field Workers for Improved Productivity

Give your employees freedom to move and be more productive by going wireless. Wireless LAN equipment is giving new freedoms for workers who have always been tethered to their desks and workstations. The movement to wireless local area networks is expected to increase substantially over the next few years. The technology is here and many… Continue reading Wireless LAN Solutions Freeing Up Office Staff and Field Workers for Improved Productivity

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