Why The Data Manager Position At The Baptist Cancer Center

Why Do I Want To Work For Raymond U. Osarogiagbon, MD By Wale Akinbobola A week ago I met with Mr. Nick Faris, Manager – Systems Project, to discuss the Data Manager position at the Baptist Cancer Center. During our meeting I learned about the various research projects being conducted at the Baptist Cancer Center. We specifically discussed two projects. 1. The R01 (Lymph Node Examination in Resected Lung Cancer) project and 2. PCORI (Building a Multidisciplinary Bridge across the quality chasm in Thoracic Oncology) project. The R01 project is about improving the quality of lung cancer through surgery by using a special specimen collection kit to examine the lymph node yield as cancer spreads through the nodes. The purpose of this research is not only to prove that the kit works, but also to prove that it works in many different environments. The PCORI project scope is to measure the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary model of care for lung cancer patients. According to SEER Stat Fact Sheets http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/lungb.html the rate of people surviving for 5 years or more after being diagnosed with lung is only 17.7%. Considering this alarming low rate of the years of survivor, the objective of partnering together with various specialists to provide the best care for the lung cancer patient, as well as, involving the patients in the decision of their care was really exciting and intriguing to me. This is an innovative and new approach to how healthShow MoreRelatedData, Analytics, and Competitive Advantage14733 Words   |  59 Pages10.1 Introduction Learning Objectives 1. Understand how increasingly standardized data, access to third-party data sets, cheap, fast computing and easier-to-use software are collectively enabling a new age of decision making. 2. Be familiar with some of the enterprises that have benefited from data-driven, fact-based decision making. The planet is awash in data. Cash registers ring up transactions worldwide. Web browsers leave a trail of cookie crumbs nearly everywhere they go. And with radioRead MoreHsm 542 Week 12 Discussion Essay45410 Words   |  182 Pagesstaff have an professional development with working lunch. The working lunch would cut back on staff member not able because of child care or schooling. The working lunch would all me as the owner to bring in outside presentors to give informative data and the lastes technology or ethic laws to help the staff and protect the patient for the best health care at my local for success. The working lunch for workshops or training will be schedule  monthly and suggestion of what food choice will beRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesTokyo Editorial Director: Sally Yagan Director of Editorial Services: Ashley Santora Acquisitions Editor: Brian Mickelson Editorial Project Manager: Sarah Holle Editorial Assistant: Ashlee Bradbury VP Director of Marketing: Patrice Lumumba Jones Senior Marketing Manager: Nikki Ayana Jones Senior Managing Editor: Judy Leale Production Project Manager: Becca Groves Senior Operations Supervisor: Arnold Vila Operations Specialist: Cathleen Petersen Senior Art Director: Janet Slowik Art Director:Read More_x000C_Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis355457 Words   |  1422 PagesIntroduction to Statistics and Data Analysis This page intentionally left blank Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis Third Edition Roxy Peck California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Chris Olsen George Washington High School, Cedar Rapids, IA Jay Devore California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Australia †¢ Brazil †¢ Canada †¢ Mexico †¢ Singapore †¢ Spain †¢ United Kingdom †¢ United States Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, Third EditionRead MoreAdvancing Effective Communicationcommunication, Cultural Competence, and Patient- and Family-Centered Care Quality Safety Equity53293 Words   |  214 Pages...........................................................10 Determine whether the patient needs assistance completing admission forms ..........................................................................11 Collect patient race and ethnicity data in the medical record ......................................................................................................11 Identify if the patient uses any assistive devices .....................................................................Read MorePropaganda by Edward L Bernays34079 Words   |  137 Pagesfunctioning society. Our invisible governors are, in many cases, unaware of the identity of their fellow members in the inner cabinet. They govern us by their qualities of natural leadership, their abil ity to supply needed ideas and by their key position in the social structure. Whatever attitude one chooses to take toward this condition, it remains a fact that in almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we