THE HUMAN DEVELOPER
Software development in all its statements
— Computerization, where it hurts!
There is clearly a buzz around the QHR these days. Quebec is now ready to computerize patients’ records… or almost! The problem is that computerized records are going to experience some gaps. First off, it won’t be available across the province. Rather understandable, for now, since it is only a pilot … Continue reading >
Leave a comment— Post-exposure: managing emergency
In the health community, staff assigned to patients with communicable diseases is very aware of the risks of exposure. Even if further measures are taken to prevent a needle stick contaminated with HIV or exposure to TB germs, the risk of impact remains. To manage this risk, health centers implement … Continue reading >
Leave a comment— Pandemic? 2 essentials: data + rapid data access
No, no…. No pandemic in sight! My title seems a little alarmist but it rather reflects my conclusion after seeing the movie CONTAGION. In addition to showcasing the talent of the lovely Kate Winslet and Gwyneth Paltrow, the film reveals much in terms of crisis management. Seeing how the heroes go about managing a pandemic of global proportion, the manager … Continue reading >
Leave a comment— Presenteeism: the new way to waste money
While Quebec employers are just beginning to consider absenteeism as an important cost, a new problem arises: presenteeism. A few examples would be the weeks preceding a burnout, a comeback from a long-term disability that was rushed, or simply an employee that is attending work while sick. Presenteeism is a major factor in loss of productivity not only for the … Continue reading >
Leave a comment— Prevention: Luxury or Necessity?
The latest ad campaign for Quebec’s CSST reveals that: each year, over 20,000 young workers are injured at work every month, a worker aged 24 or less dies on the job 1 out of every 4 days, a Quebecker is killed at work. These are alarming figures. Especially considering employers are bound by law to provide a safe work environment. … Continue reading >
Leave a comment— RHINO implemented @ Hydro-Quebec
groupepcms wins Hydro-Quebec request for proposal. The mandate: to develop a software solution that optimizes absenteeism management and activities for health centers. … Continue reading >
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