Koforidua Regional Hospital commended Nov 4, 2009
He said their survey showed that the hospital has a well coordinated information management system that could even be adopted for national practice. Mr Ocran mentioned in particular the system being used by the Pharmacy Department of the hospital that time could capture all the spent medications and the stock available. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'We're pretty much broke' (602) Nov 3, 2009
Sam wrote on Nov 2, 2009 3:11 PM:" This was a very interesting article involving home town politics and the real needs of a community. There are several factors to consider:1. Hospital finances. Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements are higher this year but, the census is low. Last year census was high but cost per patient was low, what was the medicare reimbursement for last year, same as this year? Why was census low? Does a generally bad economy have an impact on admissions? Who is responsible for... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Capgemini to hire 3,000 in India Nov 3, 2009
Paul Nannetti, general manager of Capgemini's global business information service line, said, "Bangalore provides plenty of application and technical skills in information management." He added, "The company can scale-up there much more quickly than in onshore locations." ... The country offers large pool of skilled and low-cost talent for business information management services that help companies improve their collection, use and analysis of data. (India Times, India)
Otis Jennings | Conservative moves past loss in primaries, pledges to improve city schools Nov 3, 2009
Kevin Zuk, a junior information management and technology major at Syracuse University, saw Jennings speak at his high school, Cicero-North Syracuse High School, about managing finances. Page 1 of 2. (Daily Orange, NY)
Rentrak Announces Box Office Numbers for Weekend of October 30, 2009 Nov 2, 2009
About Rentrak Corporation Rentrak Corporation, based in Portland, Oregon, is an information management company serving clients in the media, entertainment, retail and advertising industries. The company's Entertainment Essentials suite of services is redefining media measurement in the digital broadband era. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Symantec' s DLP Opens to Third Party Vendors Nov 1, 2009
"That copy can then be exported to other security information management applications, giving customers a single pan of glass to manage each and every security incident.". It also can be plugged in between a company's e-mail server and any Software-as-a-Service e-mail security application, giving companies the ability to take advantage of the open platform for DLP and the flexibility of cloud-based security for their e-mail systems. (eSecurityPlanet)
Symantec' s DLP Opens to Third Party Vendors Nov 1, 2009
"That copy can then be exported to other security information management applications, giving customers a single pan of glass to manage each and every security incident.". It also can be plugged in between a company's e-mail server and any Software-as-a-Service e-mail security application, giving companies the ability to take advantage of the open platform for DLP and the flexibility of cloud-based security for their e-mail systems. (eSecurityPlanet)
IBM unveils framework to help agencies improve citizen services Oct 31, 2009
This new framework incorporates elements of IBMs entire software portfolio, including WebSphere, Rational, Tivoli, Lotus and Information Management products while leveraging the full range of IBM server and storage products. The framework offers technologies centered on five key areas faced by government. (FCW.com)
Tuskegee Univ. mourns loss of former dean Oct 30, 2009
Williams-Bowie Hall is a multipurpose facility, which houses the International Center for Tropical Animal Health, an Audiovisual/Autotutorial Center, Biomedical Information Management Systems, the Biomedical Student Computing Laboratory and the Center for Computational Epidemiology. In addition to a surgical and recovery suite, Williams-Bowie Hall also includes instructional and research laboratories and faculty offices. (WSJA.com, AL)
Friday, October 30, 2009 Oct 30, 2009
Disco Hell*O*Ween: 10pm Soul Bar; Free in Costume. The Rocky Horror Show: 10pm, The Loft http://www. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Library Lines: Expert to talk about personal health info Oct 29, 2009
Friends of Cary Memorial Library will welcome Marianne Garfi of the Massachusetts Health Information Management Association (MHIMA) on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Lower Level Meeting Room of the library ... The Massachusetts Health Information Management Association is a non-profit professional association dedicated to the effective management of personal health information needed to deliver quality healthcare to the public. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Patrow-Metcalf engagement Oct 29, 2009
The future bride is the daughter of Lorraine Sirinek and the late Ernie Sirinek, of Chetek, and works in health information management at Luther Midelfort Chippewa Valley in Bloomer. The future groom is the son of Bruce and Pat Metcalf and Jean Metcalf, of Bloomer, and works at 3M in Menomonie and is also a farmer. (Chetek Alert, WI)
School board carves out time to discuss facilities Oct 28, 2009
The Aiken County school board's evaluation of the district's facility needs will be a slow, thoroughly discussed process, and the board wouldn't have it any other way. The nine board members voiced their opinions in a group setting for the first time Tuesday as they discussed a 2-year-old facility study from Columbia-based construction group M.B. Kahn and an in-house facility study from 2006. (The Augusta Chronicle)
AT&T's 3G network comes to Augusta Oct 28, 2009
Biz bits 102809 - The Augusta Chronicle. Biz bits From Staff and Wire Reports Wednesday, October 28, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
We've watched enough; fix it! Oct 28, 2009
We've watched enough; fix it. 102809 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
200 people show up for health care reform forum Oct 28, 2009
It was co-sponsored by The League of Women Voters of McLean County, Campaign for Better Health Care, Interfaith Social Justice Network and the Student Health Information Management Association. Other speakers were Shirley Drazewski, executive director of the Community Health Care Clinic; Roger Hunt, chief executive officer of BroMenn Healthcare System; and Jane Turley, instructional assistant professor at ISU's department of health sciences. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Textron's profits plunge in weak market Oct 28, 2009
Textron Inc. said Tuesday that its third-quarter profit plunged 98 percent as the company continues to face reduced sales at its corporate jet and helicopter businesses. Scott Donnelly, the company's president and CEO-elect, said in a statement that demand for Textron's products "continues to show signs of stabilization," but recovery "likely will be slow and modest.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tebow might have inched past Herschel Oct 28, 2009
Tebow might have inched past Walker 102809 - The Augusta Chronicle. Tebow might have inched past Walker Who is the greatest. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Obama is helping ruin our great nation Oct 28, 2009
I prefer to be thought of as a conservative. As a rule, the Republican Party seems to be more conservative than the Democratic. (The Augusta Chronicle)
World Series has sluggers in each corner Oct 28, 2009
Series has sluggers in each corner 102809 - The Augusta Chronicle. Series has sluggers in each corner Associated Press Wednesday, October 28, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Taking interest Oct 28, 2009
Students take interest in Georgia's stock game 102809 - The Augusta Chronicle. Quentarious Ellis and his team of investors aren't your typical stock brokers. (The Augusta Chronicle)
White's Building in Augusta nears foreclosure Oct 28, 2009
The White's Building is headed for foreclosure sale. The unfinished Broad Street condo renovation project has been scheduled for sale in the Augusta Municipal Building on Nov. 3, according to a legal notice from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Holiday entertaining help is on the way Oct 28, 2009
When cold weather meets a stubborn economy it's time for a party at home. A bevy of new books on entertaining offers tips, techniques and recipes for elegant meals, glamorous tables, and fetching cocktails. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oats are healthful addition to menus Oct 28, 2009
A late bloomer in the development of grains, oats were first cultivated around 1000 B.C. Gourmands of classical times were not impressed, and so dismissed them as animal fodder. The Romans took oats to Britain, however, where they were greeted with more respect. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rain brings weather warnings Oct 28, 2009
Portions of southern Georgia were under a variety of weather warnings early today as drenching rain fell across other portions of the state, including Richmond and Columbia counties. A strong upper-level weather system currently moving eastward over the Red River Valley, said an advisory from the Storm Prediction Center. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More vaccines will come by next week Oct 28, 2009
More swine flu vaccines will come by next week 102809 - The Augusta Chronicle. With 8 million more doses available Tuesday than last week of the novel influenza A H1N1 vaccine, it should be much more widely available by the beginning of next week, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Chili hits the spot Oct 28, 2009
Pork and black bean chili is great served before trick-or-treating or for a weeknight family dinner. It cooks in the slow cooker, leaving you free to carve pumpkins or work on last-minute costumes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Saturn dealer plans to stay on Gordon Highway Oct 28, 2009
Saturn of Augusta is selling the last of its new cars but should remain open after the demise of the General Motors brand. "As of right now, we're not receiving any more inventory from the manufacturer. They're not producing any more Saturns," said Greg Hodges Jr., the general manager of the Gordon Highway dealership. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Administrator to lead temporarily Oct 28, 2009
In agreeing to temporarily take over the company that runs Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics, Sandra I. McVicker said her goal is to reach out to the health system's partners. Mrs. McVicker, the senior vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer for MCG Health Inc., was appointed interim president/CEO by University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr., effective immediately, the health system announced Monday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Golfer Gay returns to Asia a new man/a>Rider's back in search of elusive title Oct 28, 2009
Rider's back in search of elusive title 102809 - The Augusta Chronicle. Veteran barrel racer Brett Monroe has done everything in Augusta except capture the elusive open championship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rants and raves Oct 28, 2009
Comments from our readers. COLUMBIA COUNTY: Why is the 25-foot right-of-way not enforced on Ray Owens Road. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Man killed when truck crushed by container Oct 28, 2009
EDGEFIELD An Edgefield man was killed this morning when the small Ford truck he was driving was crushed by a tractor trailer container unit. The unit had been knocked astride when the tractor trailer carrying the container collided with an old train trestle entering Edgefield. (The Augusta Chronicle)
DuPont team will review safety at SRS Oct 28, 2009
A division of the mammoth DuPont company that once operated Savannah River Site is being brought to South Carolina to review the plant's safety programs in the wake of several recent accidents. "DuPont Safety Resources has been used at other Department of Energy sites in the past and has provided valuable and meaningful input," said Tony Umek, vice president of environment, safety, health and quality for the site's current contractor, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Arena manager wants Methodist conference back Oct 28, 2009
Augusta civic center complex management company Global Spectrum is looking to right a past wrong. General Manager Monty Jones wants to woo back the North Georgia Annual Conference of United Methodists, which gave up on the James Brown Arena in 2002 in one of the old Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority's starkest embarrassments. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Work force centers benefit from stimulus Oct 28, 2009
AIKEN --- Stimulus funds not only have helped some job seekers in Aiken County, but also have proved to be a plus for the agency that helps those people find employment. More than $79 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding has been granted to the state's Employment Securities Commission. (The Augusta Chronicle)
DNA evidence in rape case to get new analysis Oct 28, 2009
A judge granted a motion Tuesday for an independent analysis of the DNA evidence in the case of a man facing rape and murder charges in a series of attacks in Augusta that occurred over a six-year period. Michael Clay, 28, was identified as a suspect in four sexual attacks in 2000 and 2003 when the Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported his DNA was linked to evidence collected in the rapes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sign company to bring jobs to Graniteville Oct 28, 2009
GRANITEVILLE --- A graphics and signage company based in Ohio has plans to open a plant in Graniteville. MSA Industries, which has run a plant in Massillon, Ohio, since 1904, is negotiating loans and tax incentives before finalizing the deal, Chief Financial Officer Gil Greytak said in a phone interview Monday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Educators cite race in Richmond County schools lawsuit Oct 28, 2009
Educators cite race in Richmond County schools lawsuit 102709 - The Augusta Chronicle. Two black male educators have jointly sued the Richmond County Board of Education, alleging their job assignments have been based on racial grounds instead of skill and experience. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Americans' job worries drag down spending Oct 28, 2009
CHICAGO --- The housing market and stocks might be looking up, but Americans just can't shake their job worries. In a sign that talk of an economic recovery has yet to soothe a recession-battered nation, consumer confidence fell in October and came in well below what analysts were expecting. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Candidates give last word at debate Oct 28, 2009
Candidates for the Augusta Commission answered or dodged questions about whether they would raise taxes or cut services to balance the 2010 city budget and a variety of other pressing local issues in a debate at the Imperial Theatre on Tuesday. In response to a question about whether they would be willing to raise taxes to increase pay for sheriff's deputies and firefighters, District 5 candidates Bobby Hankerson and Bill Lockett said they didn't want to do either. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Downtown trolleys are nuisances Oct 28, 2009
Augusta wants to bring back trolley tracks to downtown Augusta. Am I the only person older than 50 in the area who remembers how many wrecks those tracks caused. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Officers suspect man is behind car break-ins Oct 28, 2009
Authorities say the Monday arrest of a Martinez man might clear up several Augusta thefts and car break-ins. Richmond County deputies arrested Dustin Levi Overstreet, 20, of the 400 block of Blue Ridge Parkway, a day after they say he pointed a gun at a deputy and pulled the trigger, only to have it misfire. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Celtics 'Big 3' spoil debut of Cavs' O'Neal Oct 28, 2009
CLEVELAND --- The reunited Big 3 -- and Rasheed -- are one up on the Big Two. Paul Pierce scored 23 points, Ray Allen 16 and Kevin Garnett 13 in his first regular-season game since last March as the Boston Celtics beat Cleveland 95-89 on Tuesday night in the NBA season opener, spoiling the hyped debut of the Cavaliers with LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gibbs shakes up Kyle Busch's crew Oct 28, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Kyle Busch will have a new crew chief after this weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway, with Joe Gibbs Racing replacing Steve Addington on Tuesday after a season that fell far short of expectations. Busch fell eight points shy of claiming a spot in the Chase for the Championship because of an inconsistent "regular season." Although he had four wins at the Chase cutoff, he also had 12 finishes outside the top 20. (The Augusta Chronicle)
They're making 'opting out' look good Oct 28, 2009
"I'll make our government open and transparent, so that anyone can ensure that our business is the people's business.". "When I'm president, meetings where laws are written will be more open to the public. No more secrecy! That's a commitment I make to you as president. No more secrecy!". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Democrats need to offer up answers Oct 28, 2009
Rather than read about the downfalls of the previous administration in Washington, I would like the local chairman of the Richmond County Democratic Party to explain his beliefs on the following. - Where do the Democrats really stand with Israel, with our defense against an irreconcilable wing of Islam determined to destroy America and all of Western civilization. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Extend driving help beyond seniors Oct 28, 2009
Some thoughts to the article by David Colmans in the Oct. 26 Your Business section (""), in which several suggestions are made, which all careful drivers would do well to try. - "Drive only ... when traffic is less congested.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Laney senior awarded 1st Vernon Forrest scholarship Oct 28, 2009
DeMarcus Booker is just 3-0 in his amateur boxing career, but he has lofty goals. The senior at Laney High School hopes to one day become a world champion. (The Augusta Chronicle)
County expects vaccinations for H1N1 flu to arrive soon Oct 26, 2009
According to Sally Hunt, Calhoun County Independent School District public education information management system coordinator, the school district had a total of 188 students absent on Tuesday with an attendance rate of 95. 6 percent. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Monday, October 26, 2009 Oct 26, 2009
Health Information Management Representative needed for busy medical practice. Candidate must. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nothing personal Oct 25, 2009
Politics are personal. Sometimes far too much so. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cavalier co-stars have some big plans Oct 25, 2009
CLEVELAND --- The training room door flies open, and a monstrous figure steps into the frame, virtually filling up every square inch. Shaquille O'Neal surveys the scene, his eyes bulging like an iguana's at the sight of the media pack pinning LeBron James into his corner cubicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cosby ready to accept Mark Twain humor prize Oct 25, 2009
WASHINGTON --- Bill Cosby still thinks America is funny -- like the name-calling over health care and the way we drink so much water from plastic bottles that could be toxic -- even though he says the nation has some serious problems it needs to tackle. The 72-year-old who has long drawn laughs for his wisecracks and deadpan observations will receive the nation's foremost humor prize Monday at the Kennedy Center in Washington. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Boric acid mixture will rid home of pesky black ants Oct 16, 2009
The BBB, partnering with Access Information Management, Pro-Filed Confidential Destruction Services and Shred-It, will hold a "Secure Your ID Day" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at three locations on Oahu ... The BBB, partnering with Access Information Management, Pro-Filed Confidential Destruction Services and Shred-It, will hold a "Secure Your ID Day" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at three locations on Oahu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
RevolutionCare taps technology to keep elderly healthy Oct 16, 2009
The company didn t start seeing patients until April because Knowlton wanted to make sure its infrastructure and information management systems were in place. Knowlton brought a lot of experience to RevolutionCare. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Liquor Stores Income Fund Commences Closing of Kentucky Acquisition Oct 15, 2009
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Governmental double-speak Oct 14, 2009
These are some of questions that have engaged my mind since John Atta Mills became president especially with regards to his information management ... It makes no sense that a government will have its information management system in such a mess when it has an information minister, two deputy information ministers, a presidential spokesperson and a director of communications at the presidency. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Chicago firms to do 'virtual building' for feds Oct 14, 2009
After several years of study, GSA is planning greater use of Building Information Management, or BIM, a term used to describe the process of creating and managing a database and visualization of a buildings actual characteristics. While computer-aided drafting of blueprints has been around for decades, its a relatively new thing to use 3-D and even 4-D models (showing how a building looks during construction, for example). (Crain's Chicago Business)
IBM DB2 Upgrade Targets Oracle Oct 13, 2009
"DB2 pureScale on Power Systems helps clients grow their IT infrastructure more reliably and economically than ever before to meet today s business needs. This addition to the IBM portfolio complements DB2 on System z, the only platform that provides greater scalability and availability and which remains the undisputed leader in database systems," said Arvind Krishna, general manager of the Information Management unit at IBM.. DB2 pureScale uses PowerHA pureScale scaling technology for AIX... (Datamation)
Hawaii making it hard to dodge your taxes Oct 13, 2009
The company got the contract because it had previously installed the tax department's $53 million Integrated Tax Information Management System. That system along with recent upgrades are making it easier to ferret out those not paying their taxes. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kenya: Radical Reforms Land Policy Coming Soon Oct 12, 2009
Broadly, the key recommendations of the National Land Policy include critical issues such as land administration, access to land, land-use planning, addressing historical injustices, environmental degradation, conflicts, unplanned proliferation of informal urban settlements, outdated legal framework, institutional frameworks, and land information management system ... "It has been recognised that most of the problems that have been encountered by members of the public arise from lack of a modern... (allAfrica.com)
Movers and Shakers Oct 11, 2009
-- Slalom Consulting has promoted Tiago Dias to solutions director of the information management and technology enablement practices for the San Francisco office. -- Paul DeMarco has been hired to be the new director of finance and administration for the Sonoma Land Trust, effective Nov. 30. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Kevin Smith succeeds Dale Lodge as President and CEO of Winchester Hospital Oct 9, 2009
He has executive oversight of finance, information services, health information management and materials management. Woods, who is a graduate of Providence College, is pursuing a master s degree in health care administration at Simmons College. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
CTG, UB team on $29M medical project Oct 8, 2009
UBMD, the university s physician practice plan, received a $7 million grant through the Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law of New York State (HEAL NY) to support the project, which includes creating an interoperable, health information management system. The system is expected to be up and running by January, connecting the 450 physicians in UBMD.. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
American Express President to Leave in Shuffle Oct 7, 2009
Stephen J. Squeri was promoted to group president at its new global services organization, which will include customer-service, technologies, business processing and information management, American Express said. According to the internal memo, American Express will "continue to make significant investments in this area.". (SmartMoney)
