For the midterm essay assignment, write a well-developed approximatelly one page response for each topic:
1. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC-non-regulatory) has played a major role in developing infection control guidelines/recommendations, as well as assisted in implementing interventions for multiple aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please do some exploring and report on at least one aspect of the agency’s role.
2. You were just hired as a Director of Quality for a regional group of 15 private medical offices throughout New York City. They are still using a paper medical record, as they didn’t want to be bothered with the transition and the staff prefer manual records, as they are still computer illiterate. You have the responsibility of collaborating with an external consultant to implement a new electronic medical record. Please develop a plan for implementation of the new EMR, including staff education, as well as any requirements from a QI perspective.
