Health Informatics

Question 1 **250 words**
Standards and Interoperability

Based on this week’s readings, videos and other research, describe the overall purpose of healthcare information system standards. Research one standard discussed in more detail and elaborate on who and how it was developed, how often is it updated, which systems utilize it, and anything else you found of importance.

Question 2 **250 words**
HIPAA Privacy and Security

Research recent HIPAA violations and security breaches for the US healthcare system. Discuss at least 2 separate breaches/violations you found most alarming and share your thoughts on how they might have been prevented.

Characteristics of Music

For example: Brazil, Japan, China.

Respond to the following in a 300 word essay:

Name the country
Explain the types of music which are most common in that country
Use information on pages 390-392 to describe the types of instruments used in that country
Describe the sound of the music.  How does it sound to you?
Do you like the music? Why or why not?
Include a link to a video clip of music making from that country

Cardiovascular Sonography

choose a profession that you would like to pursue after graduation and complete an in depth study of the profession, the requirements, curriculum, clinical experiences, responsibilities, job opportunities , license and certifications, and, vertical or horizontal movement within the profession.  Review the professional association website(s), codes of ethics, accreditations, and professional journal publications. Discuss some of the major issues you see facing the profession at this time, the trends and data in the literature you find related to the profession and your final comments and conclusions about the profession.

a well thought out and organized APA paper with headings,  on the profession you choose,  The paper should be around 6-7 pages and should contain 5-6 reference sources.

Principle Management Theory

Identify an organization and develop an organizational chart listing all the key leaders. List their roles as well as discuss how their responsibilities tie to the organizations mission, vision, and values.  Please conduct a search and select a company that provides the information.  Please make sure there is also an introduction and conclusion to the paper. Company suggestions to use are Leidos or Lockheed Martin.

Directions:

The assignment should be between 5-7 pages which include the cover page and reference page.
 
Your paper should include an introduction and conclusion that summarize the contents of the entire paper.

Your paper should be written in proper APA format. 

References: A minimum of two references are required for this assignment.  You may use your textbook as a reference in addition to the two references.