Instructions:
You have just been hired to work in the HIM department at a local employer. Your boss has requested your input on the type of computer system you would like to have.
Using the Internet, search for the best laptop or PC to meet your work needs.
Justify why this is the best choice to meet your work needs. In your justification, describe the components of the computer that make it an ideal purchase i.e., processor speed, keyboard, memory, RAM, internal and external hard drives, Graphics Card, mouse, headset, monitor type, screen size, etc. It may be helpful to organize this information in a table for easier viewing.
Discuss your desired technology infrastructure. Identify communication technologies needed in the workplace or when working remote i.e., Internet, Intranet, Extranet, LANs, WANs, WLANs, and VPNs.
You must justify your choice of components based on their strengths and weaknesses and why they are suited to your needs.
Include required brand names and suggested manufacturer costs.
Refer to the Unit 2 Reading and Unit 2 Discussion Board for select readings and YouTube videos on computer components (Ram, CPU, drive, etc.).
Assignment Instructions: Part Two – Database Management
Instructions:
In your new position, imagine that as part of your role within healthcare leadership, you are involved in several committees for the organization. One of your responsibilities is to review technology infrastructure, including hardware and software, that supports the health care institution and patients.
Answer the following questions in paragraph form:
Using the information about the components of the computer you designed in Part One, explain how data and information are stored on your “system” and how you go about retrieving said information.
Describe which components of your computer system support how data is stored and retrieved.
Research the data analytics tool Tableau. Describe the purpose of the software and how it can be used in healthcare to improve patient outcomes.
