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Computers in the Workplace

  For this assignment I choose healthcare because I work in this industry. Computers are usually used in almost every area in the healthcare environment, from top to bottom. They used computers to complete numerous tasks such as maintaining medical and patient data, financial information, scheduling, research and studies, communication and telemedicine, surgical procedures, inventory, teleconference, asset management. Having a solid base of computer literacy makes employees more dependable and provides a decent background for the everyday activities of healthcare professionals. It also prepares the healthcare environment to introduce and accept new technologies such as electronic health records and the electronic transfer of prescriptions. Having these abilities can positively impact the attitudes of end-users and patients. Although Computers have created opportunities for both positive and negative activities, using a computer increased efficiency and reduced human errors. Bes...