Archive for February, 2011

February 21, 2011: 3:15 pm: CraigTechnology

California didn’t invent the sun, but on some days it definitely seems to have attracted special favor from that source of light. In fact, on most days it seems to be somehow charmed. It could be related to the pull of the ocean, which is widely acknowledged to have a special relationship to the biological rhythms of the human being. It promotes physical and emotional health, and it’s no accident that people have chosen the beach as their special getaway for many generations. The sun also has a certain ability to help clear away the dark cobwebs in the mind and spirit. It’s not surprising, then, the combination of sun and sea are entirely potent for promoting well-being.

It’s in this spirit that the rise in solar power is finally coming into its own. It’s not only in California, of course, as people all over the planet have been tapping the power of the sun from the beginning of time. California is one of the more forward-looking places in terms of green energy, and that can explain the popularity of California solar installers , who are at the forefront of an industry that’s starting to grow deep roots. Utilizing what is widely available is an idea that makes sense, and it’s something that speaks well for the future.

February 15, 2011: 8:00 pm: CraigHealth

As more and more doctors switch to keeping electronic medical records (EMRs), the ability to use these computerized charting systems will become a necessary skill for not only doctors, but other medical technicians and professionals.

The goal is to have all electronic medical records easily accessible to all appropriate facilities. This means that the record that begins in the office of a patient’s primary care physician can be easily transmitted and updated by laboratories and specialists as well as at clinics and hospitals where the patient may go for additional treatment.

By charting on a computerized systems , doctors can significantly decrease the number of clerical errors that result from handwritten orders. They can also utilize standardized abbreviations and terminology, and even create templates for recurring orders. This significantly increases efficiency both within a given practice or clinic and in the sharing of records between facilities. Patients no longer have to wait days or weeks for a record to be copied and mailed or delivered back to the doctors office. The lab report can be instantly attached to the EMR or digitally copied and transmitted in a matter of seconds.

All of these technological advances mean that the old fashioned medical chart put together piecemeal is quickly becoming the stuff of museums.