Blog Assign 8: Outline of Grp Project Presentation

Introduction

·         The Welcome to our “Care Giver hunger-relief Association" video podcast (NPR’s Spotlight edition, “Taking it to the streets.”

·         The Introductions of ourselves Valencia Hopkins, Kristen Bolton and Derek Mitchell.

·         Our Focus: To pursue a hunger-free community.

Body

·         Care Giver Association (CGA) is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of programs in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

·         Food distribute: Each month our agency pantries distribute food to more than 1,000 families and on-site meal programs. Each year Care Giver Association distributes over a million pounds of food and grocery products to hungry and needy Americans in communities across the country.

·         Reason for Donating: One in six Americans is fighting hunger, donations are always used efficiently, safely and effectively to help those in need. Each dollar you give helps provide 7 meals to people in need. raise public awareness of hunger in our country, and promote viable solutions to the problems of hunger and waste.

·         Type of donors: legacy giving is the perfect way to express support for our hunger-relief efforts. Legacy gifts help us to secure and distribute food and groceries to those in need, Whether you are interested in donating a truckload of cans goods, or cases of can goods– we make sure your donation gets to the millions of Americans in need that our network serves each year.

·         The efforts and generosity of our organization:.

Conclusion

·         Benefits from donating: To make a difference in the lives of families, students, patients, and communities around the world. You are able to help people who need help the most. Donating gives provides a chance to give back to the community. Also, by donating a child will not have to go to bed hungry. The number of malnourished people and children will decrease. Always remember that donating not only helps you feel good, but also saves lives.

·         We are working to educate new volunteers about the fight against world hunger. 

·         Education is very important, because when people understand why there is world hunger, the problem can be solved much faster and quicker.  Education also lets people know that there are local families who cannot afford a healthy meal.

·         The right steps that need to be taken towards eliminating world hunger.  How will you donate to the fight against world hunger.

http://www.worldhunger.org/

http://library.thinkquest.org/C002291/high/present/stats.htm

http://www.stophungernow.org/site/PageServer

Blog Assignment 7: Editorial

CELLPHONES AND DRIVING.  http://www.iii.org/media/hottopics/insurance/cellphones.  Driving while using your cell phone increases risk of many accidents. The rapid expansion in the use of cell phones and other mobile technology has led to concerns that their use in motor vehicles constitutes a growing highway safety threat. Using Cell phones while driving is a distraction, that raises the odds of many vehicle accidents. These distractions are the cause accidents extending from minor every day fender bender to fatal crashes. It is stated that while cell phone use raises the risk of an automobile driver getting into an accident, texting raises these risks even more. Every year tens of thousands of people are hurt or killed as a result of talking on their cell phone while driving or being hit by someone also talking on their cell phone. People driving while on their cell phones cannot pay the needed attention to the road which increases the amount of people getting hurt. Drivers take their eyes off of the road when they attempt to dial which is an accident waiting to happen, and they lose their concentration so they become focused and engaged in the conversation rather than what is going on around them http://youtu.be/aPlnNaHGZY8.  All drivers, not just teens, who use a cell phone while driving, are said by studies to be at least four times more likely to have an accident than drivers who don't use a cell phone while driving. A study in which both the participants and the scientists got sloshed has shown that motorists who talk on cell phones while driving are as impaired as drunk drivers. The real issues are focused on handheld phones, younger drivers, texting, people driving city vehicle such as school buses and people driving mass transit. Some law prohibits the driver of any motor vehicle from using a hand-held cell phone while the vehicle is in motion. However, the use of a hands-free cell phone is allowed.

I've actually seen people swerving as if they were drunk but then when I got close enough to their car I could see they were talking on their cell phone with one hand while driving with the other hand. If I can save one life, it's worth it! There was a story of a young woman who was injured and her parents killed when their car was hit by a driver who ran a red light while talking on a cellphone.  People like this would love to speak out in favor of a ban on handheld cellphone use while driving. Texting while driving is very dangerous; but it is still socially acceptable, at least in some social circles. I think highlighting the problem shows the tone for what’s ‘cool’ and what’s not is the best way to adjust the behavior of the crowds. Lifestyle media can paint certain behaviors in a negative light and help change behavior. I feel like the only exceptions, where even a hand-held cell phone is allowed while driving is when there is a purpose such as communicating in an emergency situation, such as with an emergency response operator, a hospital or doctor office, an ambulance company, a fire department, or a police department and the operators of any other authorized emergency vehicle while in the performance of their official duties; and the exception of a situation where you are expecting to receive a call due to an emergency of a love one or family member. However, studies have shown that it is the phone conversation itself that is most distracting rather than the act of holding it to one's ear. Therefore, even though it is legal to drive and talk on a hands-free phone, I feel like a person should pull over to the side of the road and stop, and then carry on their conversation. I think texting a talking on a cellphone while driving should be illegal. A driver should be in violation of the law if he or she is holding a cellphone while texting, viewing and taking pictures, or playing games.

New Website Address

http://vivabuswmen.webs.com/index.htm 

Blog Assingment 5: Beginning the Job Search

Here I have a master list of all the qualifications, skills and experience from four openings/opportunities that I have chosen as a potentially interest to me. The jobs/websites are: Triumph Healthcare - Houston - Houston, Texas http://www.triumph-healthcare.com/careers/ ; M. D. Anderson Cancer Center – Houston, Texas, http://sh.webhire.com ; Forrest General Hospital- Hattiesburg, MS, http://www.forrestgeneral.com, and University Of Southern Miss, http://www.usm.edu/cs/student_employment/student_empl.html

Master List of qualifications, skills and experiences:

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree

·         Masters preferred

·         Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field.

·         Bachelor of Science Degree or Associate degree in Health Information Management or Information Systems Degree

·         Associate Degree in appropriate discipline or a High School Diploma plus a minimum of two

·         Related experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree

·         Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources

·         Current Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.

Skills:

·         Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in an effort to motivate and direct actions of others. 

·         Current knowledge of trends in health care. 

·         Understanding of financial reports. 

·         Detail oriented with the ability to train.

·         Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. 

·         Excellent analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills

Experiences:

·         Experience in conducting meetings of the Medical Staff and Governing Board.

·         Working knowledge of Medicare, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS and state guidelines.

·         Working knowledge of computers with good word processing skills. 

·         Proven experience with development of positive relationships with senior staff, co-workers, and customers. 

·         Minimum experience of at least 5 years in hospital management

·         Would consider RHIA, RHIT eligible.

·         2 years’ experience in upper level administrative support role.

·         Microsoft Office applications are required in order to provide the level of support necessary including Word, Power Point, and Excel.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·         Exceptional interpersonal skills.

·         Must be able to work with others in a team atmosphere in order to contribute to the goals and objectives of the 12 GeV Upgrade and Jefferson Lab.

·         Highly organized and the ability to represent administrative functions appropriately in an executive environment.

·         Three or more year’s customer service experience in healthcare, insurance or related field. One year of related experience with preferred degree.

·         Experience with Adobe Acrobat and office software for travel, calendars, and room scheduling. Experience providing administrative support and identifying priorities in a fast paced office environment.

·         Three (3) years’ experience in hospital computerized HIM Department setting or hospital Information Systems Department as a Project/Application Specialist or Analyst.

·         Experience in and understanding of computerized record/data systems.

I have had many job skills and experience similar to the career that I am interesting in. I am currently working at The University of Southern Miss where I Assist and Register students for academic classes, Data entry, answering multi-phone line and filing, Scheduling room assignment for events and academic classes ,Process Add/Drop and withdrawal forms and Generate class reports/roster. The skill I have are being detail oriented with the ability to train, knowledge of computers with good word processing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, and Excel. I have exceptional interpersonal skills.

Forrest General Hospital was another facility where I had much experience in the medical field. I was responsible for systematic approach to scheduling procedures, preparing patients surgery charts, data entry, analyzing/entering physician orders, admitting and discharging patients, as well as scheduling appointments. I manage the nurse’s station, collaborate with hospital managers, staff, and physicians, Taking messages and interact/assist with patient, and their family, filed, pre-certification and verifying patient insurance, collection of fees, and financial counseling.

I had some experience in working in a laboratory in the Toxicology department at as medical lab assistant and receptionist. I duties and experiences where Data entry, order entry, faxing, coding, reporting drug screening results and medical billing.

In These jobs, I have had many computer software skills such as Proficient in all Microsoft Operating Systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express, PeopleSoft, Blackboard, Adobe Acrobat, Spreadsheets.

I would choose the Administrative Assistant position with Jefferson Lab through The University of Southern Miss’ career services. I feel like this job is suited for me. I meet majority of the requirements and I have the skills and experience. I have the knowledge of documentation development and control procedures, the skills in using Microsoft Office software applications, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, and Power Point to generate and maintain document graphics, spreadsheets, and databases.  I have exceptional interpersonal skills and I work well with others in a team atmosphere in order to contribute to the goals and objectives. I also meet their requirement as being highly organized and the ability to represent administrative functions appropriately.