Issues related to older adults.

Caring for aged parents can take each generation by surprise, and the ability to adopt the role of caregiver is greatly affected by numerous variables, especially when society contains few or disparate supports for older adults. Does ageism in society affect perceptions of worthiness? As science develops new means to save and extend lives, what […]

How Buckman created a culture of knowledge sharing.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In 1998, Buckman Labs was recognized for its leadership in building knowledge communities. In 2000, Bob Buckman was named as one of the 10 Most Admired Knowledge Leaders for world-class knowledge leadership. Buckman Labs has received the Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) Award eight times, and Bob’s book Building a Knowledge Driven Organization (2004) is regarded as one of the seminal books on knowledge management.
Search the Internet (search “Fast Company Buckman knowledge management”) to learn how Buckman created a culture of knowledge sharing. Answer the following questions:
Why did Buckman develop a KM system?
How did Buckman motivate employees to share their knowledge?
Do you think you would thrive in such an environment or be hindered by it? Explain your answer.
Share your answers to these prompts in your initial post. Then scan your classmates’ threads and reply to at least TWO classmates whose answers interest you most. In your reply, comment on what you like about his/her sharing. Further the discussion in a direction you deem appropriate.
 
 
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The use of genetic information in health care

The use of genetic information in health care presents many challenges, one of which is the protection of patient privacy. Given enough genetic information, a precise identification of a person can be made. Read the Health Informatics: A Systems Perspective Chapter 9 case study on page 201 and address the following: Explain if you agree […]

The acquisition of knowledge in the healthcare field

In the healthcare field the acquisition of knowledge is important to improve patient care. The process of identifying, managing, and sharing this information is called knowledge management. For this assignment, read the Health Informatics: A Systems Perspective, Chapter 8 Case Study on page 184, and analyze how telehealth and personal health records may increase the […]