Allen School Computers Week 3 PDF

Course: Computers Week: 3  Selecting a computer system O Important questions O How will the system be used? O How many people will be using it, and what is their job function? O What software is needed (old or new)? O Will the current programs work with the new s...

Course: Computers Week: 3  Selecting a computer system O Important questions O How will the system be used? O How many people will be using it, and what is their job function? O What software is needed (old or new)? O Will the current programs work with the new system? O What functionality and applications are needed? O How much memory is needed? O How many devices are needed (type and number)? O How will the system be backed up? “Where Education Comes To Life” Choosing a Computer “Where Education Comes To Life”  Group activity O Your doctor says he/she is going to open a new private office. They want you to help choose the new computer system and make recommendations. O Let’s use the questions we just talked about and fully discuss what we could do to help set up this office “Where Education Comes To Life” How will the system be used? O What questions O For sending bills or information to the insurance are you company? interested in? O For medical records? O For sending bills to patients? Click for answers “Where Education Comes To Life” How many people will be using it, and what is their job function? O What questions O Different jobs require or information different computers are you O Administrative biller: desktop with interested in? internet O DOCTOR: portable like smart phone or in desktop in treatment room (local network only) O NURSE: desktop in Click for answers treatment room (local network only) “Where Education Comes To Life” What software is needed (old or new)? O What questions O What programs or information are needed to are you run the office? interested in? O EMR software O EHR or practice management O Word processor for letters Click for answers “Where Education Comes To Life”  How many devices are needed (type and number)? O You have to map each user with a O What questions set of equipment O Administrative biller or information O Desktop computer are you O Scanner O Fax interested in? O Printer O Mouse O Keyboard O Privacy screen O Doctor O Smart phone O Each treatment room has a Click for answers desktop/mouse/keyboard/monit or O Nurse O Each treatment room has a desktop/mouse/keyboard/monit or “Where Education Comes To Life”  How will the system be backed up? O What questions O Use the Cloud or information O Does the are you provider on the interested in? cloud have HIPAA standards? O Can we store locally on a flash drive and place Click for answers in a fire proof “safe” “Where Education Comes To Life”  Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace O Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves and tendons. Work related MSDs (including those of the neck, upper extremities and low back) are one of the leading causes of lost workday injury and illness. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to risk factors at work, such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively. Exposure to these known risk factors for MSDs increases a worker's risk of injury. O But work-related MSDs can be prevented. Ergonomics --- fitting a job to a person --- helps lessen muscle fatigue, increases productivity and reduces the number and severity of work-related MSDs. O Impact of MSDs in the Workplace O Work related MSDs are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time. O In 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that industries with the highest MSD* rates include health care, transportation and warehousing, retail and wholesale trade and construction. O According to BLS, the 387,820 MSD cases accounted for 33% of all worker injury and illness cases in 2011. O For more information/Source: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/ “Where Education Comes To Life”  Ergonomics O Take out a piece of paper and for the next 5 minutes – write down as many consequences of poor ergonomics. Eye strain Headaches Carpal tunnel (burning, tingling, numbness in the wrist/hand) Tendonitis Neck pain Back pain http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/# comp “Where Education Comes To Life”  Ergonomic O s Prevent workplace injuries from repetitive motion Example from OSHA: O Intensive Keying: Leslie S., 26, spent her days clicking details onto computer drawings of historic ruins for a part of the Federal government's American building survey. After 10 months on the job, Leslie could no longer hold the mouse, write with a pen or brush her teeth without experiencing a burning pain. She tried many solutions: physical therapy, wrist braces, and anti- inflammatory drugs, but nothing provided the relief she needed. Her doctor recommended Leslie leave her job, and, distraught, she did. After consulting with five doctors and undergoing a six- month program of physical and occupational therapy, Leslie has finally regained the use of her left hand, but must follow a regimen prescribed by her doctor of applying ice, heat and self- massage to her arm and upper body every evening. “Where Education Comes To Life” Ergonomic Video “Where Education Comes To Life”  Review O Selecting a computer system--Important questions O How will the system be used? O How many people will be using it, and what is their job function? O What software is needed (old or new)? O Will the current programs work with the new system? O What functionality and applications are needed? O How much memory is needed? O How many devices are needed (type and number)? O How will the system be backed up? “Where Education Comes To Life”  Review Ergonomics O Monitor roughly arm’s length away O Minimize wrist bend O Back straight O Elbows close to body O Backrest supporting lower back O Adjustable swivel chair O Front of seat not pressing on back o knees O Feet flat on ground or foot rest O Top of monitor at or just below eye level “Where Education Comes To Life”