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Apr
27
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The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies has made available a discussion paper, describing 10 attributes of a helath literate organization, to guide health care organizations that seek to ensure that everyone gets the greatest benefit possible from health care information and services. The authors are participants in the Workgroup on Attributes of a… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, Training & Education
Apr
27
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By Joana Ramos Founding member, Board member, and Chair, Healthcare Committee, Washington State Coalition for Language Access The Washington State Coalition for Language Access (WASCLA) is a young organization that seeks to eliminate language barriers in all areas of public life in the state, through education and advocacy. WASCLA is currently an all-volunteer group with… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Training & Education
Apr
17
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Sarah Caldwell is a student in the Master of Library and Information Science program at the University of Washington Information School. She is interning with the NNLM PNR office until she graduates in June. She can be contacted at scald3@uw.edu. So many physical objects have digital equivalents — the computer “desktop.” the email “inbox,” even… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Apr
13
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Edit: A recording is now available at https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p35281543/, and you may be interested in a link to NLM tools for EHR Certification and Meaningful Use. Have you heard that the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is specifically mentioned in proposed objectives to help healthcare providers achieve Meaningful Use of electronic health records (EHRs) as part… Read More »
Posted in: Training & Education
Apr
13
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We are very pleased to announce that Mahria Lebow has been appointed Regional Technology Coordinator for the NN/LM Pacific Northwest Region, effective May 7, 2012. Mahria will support librarians and information professionals in the Pacific Northwest Region with training and other opportunities to help them engage more fully in Health IT and emerging technologies. Mahria,… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR