Respond to each post. Place references under EACH posts.
So coming from a backgroun of fast food and working my way up I have had a journey. Being a peer family advocate, a billing clerk, quality assurance coordinator, and a program manager. I have worked my way through electronical medical records and HIPAA. One benefit is not having to scan in paper work if it is electronically available. It is easier to audit as well as edit if needed. The con would be if the internet is down there is no way to access them. I feel like our world relies on technology. It is a benefit for our clients to obtrieve their records more quickly. Rather than having to go through strage to find records from 2014.
I would say that for some it can be annoying it requires more signature in documentation and it feels less personal. However, its less paper documents to fill out for a client. I have worked with the electronical medical records since 2017. I have learned a lot and I feel confident when I use them. When our internet goes down it feels like a scramble.
So there are pros and cons. I vote pro overall!
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2) HRMT407 Jasmine Mason posted May 23, 2024 7:41 PM
1. Do you think employers should use integrity and personality assessments to make recruiting and promotion decisions? Support your reasoning based on current research.
Integrity and personality tests are assessments to help employers build a candidate’s portfolio. Even so, it’s both give great insights into the different characteristics of the candidates. Integrity measures the possibility of how trustworthy and honest a person is. A personality assessment or test can be used to predict how a person will be on the job and how successful they can be. I think that employers should use integrity and personality assessments.
2. Can you think of certain positions or job categories where integrity and personality assessments are more relevant than others? Provide specific examples and explain your rationale.
Some job requires more morale than others. Unfortunately, there are sad circumstances that occur around the world. Prejudices, stereotypes, and bias still lingers in every workplace. But some jobs need to have none of these. Jobs and positions of power will need to have these assessments to ensure the safety of the public. Such as military personnel, peace officers (police officers), politicians, bankers, real estate agents, and other public careers.
3. Do you think government agencies and companies in the private sector will use more or less integrity and personality testing in the future? Why? Why not?
I do believe government agencies should and will be using more assessments in the future. Some of the positions require trustworthy employees and they can’t risk the company’s image. Also, A personality test will help with understanding the candidate more and how they would qualify for the job. This will save the company time and money. Therefore, I do believe the government should utilize these features. Especially when some of these individuals will be dealing with classified information and will need a security clearance.
-Jasmine Mason
Resources:
Smithey, J. E., & Wolfson, R. W. (n.d.). Personality-and-integrity-tests-for-hiring-and-promoting- … Personality and Integrity Tests for Hiring and Promoting Employ. https://smitheylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Personality-and-Integrity-Tests-for-Hiring-and-Promoting-Employees.pdf
3) PBHE427 Ackenno Campbell
Hello everyone,
My comparison will include Sierra Leone and the United States.
For the year 2021, the rates of infant mortality in the United States and Sierra Leone are as follows:
- United States: 5 deaths per 1,000 live births
- Sierra Leone: 78 deaths per 1,000 live births
Explanation of the Indicator
The infant mortality rate is defined as the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given year. This indicator is a crucial measure of a country’s healthcare system, socio-economic conditions, and public health practices.
Calculation Method
The infant mortality rate is calculated by dividing the number of deaths of infants under one year of age by the number of live births, and then multiplying the result by 1,000. The formula is:
Infant Mortality Rate=(Number of Live Births/Number of Infant Deaths)×1,000
Comparison and Discussion
- United States (5/1,000): The U.S. has a relatively low infant mortality rate compared to many countries, though it is higher than other developed nations. Factors contributing to this rate include disparities in access to healthcare, socioeconomic inequality, higher prevalence of preterm births, and variations in health care quality across different states and communities.
- Sierra Leone (78/1,000): Sierra Leone has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world. This high rate is influenced by several factors including poor healthcare infrastructure, limited access to medical services, high rates of infectious diseases, malnutrition, and socio-economic challenges.
Reasons for Differences
- Healthcare System Quality and Accessibility:
- United States: Despite advanced medical technology, the U.S. healthcare system faces issues with accessibility and affordability, especially for low-income families.
- Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone’s healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped, with limited access to essential medical services, especially in rural areas. There is also a shortage of healthcare professionals and medical supplies.
- Socioeconomic Factors:
- United States: Higher levels of income inequality and poverty contribute to disparities in health outcomes. Social determinants of health such as education, housing, and nutrition also play significant roles.
- Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone faces significant socioeconomic challenges, including widespread poverty, low levels of education, and inadequate infrastructure, all of which adversely affect health outcomes for infants.
- Public Health Policies:
- United States: Public health policies can vary widely by state, leading to inconsistencies in the implementation of health programs aimed at reducing infant mortality.
- Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone’s public health system struggles with limited resources and funding, impacting the implementation of effective health programs. Efforts to improve maternal and child health are often hindered by these resource constraints.
-Campbell
References:
DOH NJ. (n.d.). Infant mortality rate. https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/view/sharedstatic/InfantMortalityRate.pdf
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) – United States, Sierra Leone. World Bank Open Data. (n.d.). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN?end=2021&locations=US-SL&start=1960&view=chart
Chen, A., Oster, E., & Williams, H. (2016, May). Why is infant mortality higher in the United States than in Europe?. American economic journal. Economic policy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4856058/
Midtgaard Eriksen, C., Lauridsen Kujabi, M., Sulaiman Kanu, A., & Gulis, G. (2021, January 4). Health perceptions in relation to child health and mortality in a rural context, Sierra Leone: A mixed method study. International journal of environmental research and public health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7796266/