ONC
is pleased to announce that an enhanced set of 20 curriculum components
is now available to the public at no cost, including all institutions
of higher education nationwide and internationally.
How do I access the materials?
To obtain the materials, go to
http://www.onc-ntdc.org or
http://www.onc-ntdc.info to set up a profile and download the components.
Visit the
ONC website to learn more about the Curriculum Development Centers program and other ONC health IT workforce development programs.
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Ethics and HIT
Challenges...
http://jamia.bmj.com/site/icons/amiajnl8946.pdf
http://jamia.bmj.com/site/icons/amiajnl8946.pdf
- patient safety should trump all other values; corporate concerns about liability and intellectual property ownership may be valid but should not over-ride all other considerations;
- transparency and a commitment to patient safety should govern vendor contracts;
- institutions are duty-bound to provide ethics education to purchasers and users, and should commit publicly to standards of corporate conduct; and
- vendors, system purchasers, and users should encourage and assist in each others’ efforts to adopt best practices.