...Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Healthcare According to the information found on the book and in the text provided for the assignment GSI combines layers of geographically referenced information about the Earth surface. GSI does this by collecting data, which is stored in a database that is then analyzed and used to create a visual representation of data in the form of a map. This process can be used in a lot of different fields of profession from catching criminals to medical and emergency management. By examining geographical healthcare data, hospital and public health officials are able to plan strategically to increase accessibility to services, prevent future outbreaks, and to make finer decisions for patients. Every patient in healthcare needs an examination, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinic and hospital officials and practitioners need to be aware and understanding of their nearby communities because that is where most of their patients are. GSI can help decide where to place new facilities, where and when to intervene, how to improve the quality of care as well as increasing accessibility of services, and most importantly what types of services to emphasize., this is can be labeled as interactive mapping and strategic planning. GSI is a huge asset to the public health and nursing management communities. Through the use of this process, a nurse case manager can locate the surrounding community resources that are in proximity to their patients. Some of these...
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...October 19, 2014 Geographic Information Systems I chose Geographic Information System (GIS) and Internet Search Engines as my Information Technology related Concept. With all of the controversy surrounding ‘Facebook Messenger’ these past few weeks, I thought, “what better topic to write about” involving such an immense Information System (IS). Apparently, there are quite a few issues with an invasion of privacy that Internet users are not very happy with Facebook at all and have started a movement to delete Messenger from their smartphones. When using Internet Search Engines on smartphones there are agreements that pop up asking for your exact location. I want to take a further look inside Geographic Information Systems and Internet Search Engines. Gathering as much research as possible I am going to figure out just how much of our privacy is in fact being invaded. How much information does a (GIS), how Internet Search Engines sift through our personal information, how they are maintained and controlled, is our information kept in a safe place and just how much do they know? Geographic...
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...Understand GIS/GPS Maryalice Anderson Feb. 29, 2016 Marquette University Understand GIS/GPS Geographic Information System (GIS), is defined in our text as “a computer system used to organize, store, analyze, and display geographic information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is defined in our text as, a navigational tool consisting of a fleet of satellites orbiting Earth, broadcasting digital codes, and a portable receiver that can receive those codes and determine its location” (Dahlman & Renwick, 2015, Chapter 1). GIS has been called a way to learn the geographic reasoning for anything. We can use the GPS system to find any place anywhere on this earth. GPS operates in real-time, 24 hours per day. Using GIS/GPS Currently consisting of approximately 24 satellites, GPS also uses ground stations to match information and use that information as reference points of a location that is accurate to within a couple of yards. GPS was formally used strictly for the military. Now it is used in and by everything. From the cell phone to automobiles, boats and computers. GIS makes use of computer software to pass along a location on earth. The components or parts that make GIS work consist of three categories. The computer and its software, real time data, and people that are trained to use the information. The data is digitized and has been created by government or commercial operations that they make freely available in most cases. According...
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...Expanded applications of GIS/GPS Pamela Armstrong GEO/215 December 8th, 2015 Zahid Vermani Expanded applications of GIS/GPS Geography gives visualization to the world around us and helps identify different types of environments and our relation to their development. Through time humans have employed new and advancing geographical tools to help describe the world. For example, one of the first geological tools used to describe the planet were maps and over the years they have become increasingly detailed and interactive. The current geological tools incorporate maps and computer technologies known as GIS and GPS. Continuously, GIS stands for geographic information systems, and it combines visual data concerning information about shapes, sizes, and locations that can be analyzed. The power of a GIS is its ability to analyze location, features or objects (such as a stream), and feature characteristics (such as water quality, direction of flow), in relation to other locations, features, and their characteristics (National Park Service US Department of Interior, n.d.). GPS is defined as a global positioning system using satellites to accurately pinpoint locations and give directions to other locations by using satellites that orbit the earth. With this in mind, a combination of these two tools help to give a 3d image of the earth and bring all its geological features to life but most importantly they can be used to analyze information to help improve many areas of concern...
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...You have several examples of how GIS is used to identify and respond to different situations in healthcare. Respond to the following questions. 1. How is GIS used in two of the examples? (~200 words) Example 1: According to the first video, in Sierra Leon, the World Vision Center had collected a lot of data on public health entities by “GPS equipment, camera phone and questionnaires.” [1] This data was then uploaded onto the World Visions Online Geographic Information System or GIS. By uploading this data on GIS, it makes the “information easily available to stakeholders”, so they can easily identify potential gaps in service provision. [1] GIS makes it easier for decision makers to make educated choices that will have the greatest influence on healthcare. [1] Example 2: The hospital in Camden uses GIS to “actively seek out sick people and take care of them”. [2] Dr. Jeffrey Benner and his team started to collected “raw billing data from three hospitals in Camden.” [2] This data informed him and his team about the sickest patients and the people that “over utilize” emergency rooms. I was shocked to learn that “20% of the patients were 90% of the costs.” [2] Therefore, because of this information, Dr. Jeffrey Brenner created an outreach team to go around and target the “sickest most complex high-cost patients” in the city. [2] This information will let them know who are the sickest patients and how take care of them. 2. Describe how each of your two selections works...
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...IMPLEMENTING GIS Abstract This paper tries to study the GIS implementation in the state of Arkansas and tries to identify the potential of using the Arkansas GeoStor implementation blueprint for similar application in other states. The paper also tries to identify the differences which may be required in the system if the blueprint is to be used for other states. The factors affecting these differences would also be identified and the expected value realizations for other states as compared to the state of Arkansas. Expanding Business Intelligence to GISs Governments around the world have lots of location based data which is very important for managing the state and serving the citizens. Having all this data in physical formats makes it very difficult to manage and work efficiently. GIS systems are invcreasingly being used to convery the location based data into digital formats. A lot of different government agencies require location based data which is useful to their field area. Having multiple government agencies using different sets of location based data can make colloobration very difficult and time consuming. Integrating the location based data from various government agencies into a single data warehouse can go a long way in helping not only government agencies but also other businesses to take advantage from it. "Geographic information is the key to better decision-making; just about everything a community, business, or public agency does, whether in day-to-day...
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...SanGIS www.SanGIS.org The San Diego Geographic Information Source (SanGIS) is responsible for maintaining a regional geographic information system landbase and data warehouse for the city and county of San Diego. The main function of this GIS is to organize and structure shared geographic data and all automated systems that use that data. The data warehouse maintains several hundred layers of data regarding lots, parcels, roads, bridges, additions, deletions, and updates of county land as well as private land. The main purpose of the application is to create a centralized database pertaining only to the city and county of San Diego. What this does, is contractors, landscapers, and essentially anyone else who is inquiring about data regarding environmental or geographic information, can pay to access the system. For instance, by cooperating with other local agencies, SanGIS can uphold the integrity of geographic information with accuracy and precision for any party that is interested in statistical information, data extractions, data sharing, etc. For an example query of the application, someone could inquire on where the closest fire stations, schools, public libraries, police stations, etc. are, using an interactive map. There are multiple filters to the interactive map; a base map that shows roads, county lines, parcels, and city lines. A second filter to the interactive map is called a dynamic filter. The dynamic filter can be turned on and off by the user...
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...science and technology dealing with the structure and character of spatial information, its capture, its classification and qualification, its storage, processing, portrayal and dissemination, including the infrastructure necessary to secure optimal use of this information"[1] or "the art, science or technology dealing with the acquisition, storage, processing production, presentation and dissemination of geoinformation".[2] Geomatics is a similarly used term which encompasses geoinformatics, but geomatics focuses more so on surveying. Geoinformatics has at its core the technologies supporting the processes of acquiring, analyzing and visualizing spatial data. Both geomatics and geoinformatics include and rely heavily upon the theory and practical implications of geodesy. Geography and earth science increasingly rely on digital spatial data acquired from remotely sensed images analyzed by geographical information systems (GIS) and visualized on paper or the computer screen.[3] Geoinformatics combines geospatial analysis and modeling, development of geospatial databases, information systems design, human-computer interaction and both wired and wireless networking technologies. Geoinformatics uses geocomputation and geovisualization for analyzing geoinformation. Geoinformatics Research Research in this field is used to support global and local environmental, energy and security programs. The Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) Group of Oak Ridge National Laboratory are...
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...(LHDs) play a central function in ensuring important public health services. Geographic information system (GIS) technology offers shows potential resources for LHDs to recognize geographic gaps connecting areas of necessitate and the reach of public health services. They explored how great LHDs possibly will better bring up to date planning and investments by using GIS based methodologies to bring into line community needs and health outcomes with public health programs. They presented a framework to drive LHDs in identifying and addressing gaps or mismatches in services or health outcomes. Methods These researchers studied four large health departments, two in California and two in Florida, interviewing key informants from all levels of the organization. They identified five critical factors that enable health departments to use GIS methods to inform service planning: Priority setting-some type of formalized strategic planning activity including traditional health assessments, community-driven planning processes and, in some cases, political mandates. Planning with a geographic focus—identify a purpose for mapping and put program planning and service provision questions into a geographic context. Access to geo-enabled data-availability of population health data and health department service and program data. Resources and technical capacity-resources needed include specialized but widely available GIS software, data management or statistical software, and staff proficient in...
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...From: Yuan Yang, Head of Market Research Team Date: October. 25th, 2012 Subject: The Geographic Information System As a sale associate, Tech Garden has decided to offer you a great opportunity to understand consumers further by establishing an initiative geographic information system (GIS). The new system will help us to recognize the new location for stores in order to target advertising and locate our best customers. What is Geographic Information System? A geographic information system (GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. GIS helps us to view, understand and visualize data in many ways that display relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts. its easy to understand and solve questions in a way by looking at those data. GIS technology can be integrated into any enterprise information system framework (Esri) What are the benefits of GIS? * Cost Saving and Increased Efficiency GIS is widely used to optimize maintenance schedules and daily fleet movements. Typical implementations can result in a savings of 10 to 30 percent in operational expenses through reduction in fuel use and staff time, improved customer service, and more efficient scheduling (2011, Hewitt). * Better Decision Making GIS is the go-to technology for making better decisions about location. Common examples include real...
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...Revised 9/14/2014 1. The purpose of an information system’s __process___ component is generating the most useful type of information for making decisions. 2. The four Ms of resources are _____Manpower, Machinery, Materials, and Money. 3. Scheduling and assigning employees might be handled by a __personnel information system___. 4. Managers could use a _manufacturing information system____ to assess the effect on final product costs of a nine percent increase in raw materials. 5. ASCII defines up to __128__ characters. 6. Computers and communication systems use _data codes____ to represent and transfer information between computers and network systems. 7. What are some examples of input devices? Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone 8. ___Optical Character Reader__ works on the same principle as a barcode reader but reads text instead of barcodes. 9. To begin designing a relational database, you must define the _Logical___ structure by defining each table and the fields in it. 10. A data _dictionary___ stores definitions, such as data types for fields, default values, and validation rules for data in each field. 11. A __primary__ key uniquely identifies every record in a relational database. 12. In a relational model, when a primary key for one table appears in another table it is called a __foreign__ key. 13. Dell, Microsoft, and Unisys Corporation created a partnership to design a voting system for several U.S. states. This is an example...
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...Cityworks® Empowering GIS™ for Asset Management, Permitting, Licensing, and more! InPrint Spring 2013 In This Issue: Cityworks GIS-centric Platform Scalability from the Top, Down Cityworks Contracts Module Harnessing Cloud Computing InPrint Empowering GIS TM for Asset Management, Permitting, Licensing, and more! Advisory Board: Brian Haslam, President & CEO Carl Horton, Chief Technology Officer George Mastakas, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions Wayne Hill, Vice President of Client Relations Tom Palizzi, Vice President of Marketing and Sales Brent Wilson, Executive Director of Sales Steve Thomas, Executive Manager, Customer Support Cityworks® Editor’s Page Scalability W InPrint Staff: Editor in Chief: Tom Palizzi Managing Editor: Kaye Ryser Associate Editor: Lindsay Ferguson Copy Editor: Reece Hanzon Graphic Design: Kent Hepworth Graphic Design: Rachel Haslam Advertising: Cindy Curletti Subscription: To subscribe, change your address, or cancel your subscription: inprint@cityworks.com Contact Us: Tel: 801-523-2751 Email: info@cityworks.com Archives available at: www.cityworks.com Azteca Systems Inc. 11075 South State Street, Suite 24 Sandy, UT 84070 801-523-2751 www.cityworks.com e hear the word scalability used extensively to describe today’s technology. For all intents and purposes, it is typically used to illustrate a solution’s ability to accommodate a variety of needs and preferences. Most software starts as a solution to a...
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...Graduating next semester with a B.S. in computer science and engineering and a minor in geographic information systems, I am interested in attending the University of Alberta for graduate study. Geographic information systems (GIS) is a field especially suited to investigating spatial patterns, modeling diverse scenarios, and overlaying spatial data. This semester, in my advanced GIS course, Spatial Data Structures and Algorithms, I am part of a team developing a temporal database and program for tracing historical trading data. My computer science skills have also been put to use in two summer internship projects, where I acquired proficiency with using LIDAR (light detection and ranging) technology, now favored by NASA in its current 10-year study of Greenland and changes in the ice cap extent. Through my coursework and project experience, I have also accrued skills in using Arc/Info, ArcView, Microstation, and RDBMS software packages, and I am equally comfortable programming in Visual Basic, C++, and Java. For my graduate research project, I would like to investigate methods for improving current GIS data models to better incorporate time as a variable in studying climate change. Changes in glaciers and polar environments occur rapidly, and these changes become important indicators of broader, potentially catastrophic, global changes. By developing and applying temporal GIS methods to glaciology, I can contribute to improved spatio-temporal analysis techniques...
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...industry create disruptions rendering IT ineffective? Information technology in the AEC industry has presented positive effects such as improved education, increased competitiveness and heightened training solutions. Conversely, information technology has also introduced negative effects, for instance, file incompatibilities, outages and the improper use of technology by staff. This essay explores the ways information technology creates disruptions in the AEC industry and whether or not that is reason to deem them ineffective. This essay also asserts that the introduction of new information technologies in the AEC industry, such as Geographic Information System (GIS), Building Information Modelling (BIM), metres and mathematical models do cause temporary disturbances, but that does not make them worthless because their positives outweigh their negatives. Information technology bestows both positive and negative effects, but information technology has the capacity to reverse negative effects. The operation of information technology requires costly education, and information technology can provide education. For example, a BMS system will relay information that will help educate people on how to better manage buildings. In the AEC industry, GIS technology has been implemented to also inform and educate people. Borce Dimeski during his presentation enunciated “GIS can be used to produce a variety of maps that can relay information involving demographics, sediment distribution, rural...
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...Chapter 8 Summary: Location Strategies Team #: 3 Team Members: Daniel Coughlin Joel Nemr Jennifer Ogle Operations Fundamentals Prof. Riaz Khan 63.501.201 Date: 04/11/2012 Location Strategies Strategic Importance of Location Overview As markets continually expand, the location of a business becomes increasingly important. Location choice can provide a company with distinct advantages. The ideal location should provide an overall maximum benefit to the company, factors considered vary depending on business type. Some businesses may realize the most benefit from maximizing revenue, while others may benefit most from reduced costs. Factors that may trigger a relocation need include changes in demand, production capacity limitations, labor productivity, exchange rates, costs, local attitudes, or changes in demographics. Location and Costs Location can cost up to 25% of a products selling price solely because of transportation costs. Other location factors may alter total operating expenses by up to 50%. These costs may be a result of taxes, wages, material costs, or rent/leases. Different locations have different costs associated with them. One location may have high operating costs, but cheap labor. Another may have expensive labor, but a good work ethic that benefits the overall productivity of the workforce. Location decisioning is worth investing in. Adding unnecessary costs to the creation of products will result in less overall revenue, or the...
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