Usability

Am WAY behind on posts. 
Linda added this resource to the textbook website. 
September 22, 2011 HIMSS EHR Usability Task Force (2009, June). "Defining and Testing EMR Usability: Principles and Proposed Methods of EMR Usability Evaluation and Rating." Provides agood description of usability, and methods of evaluating both during planning, and after. Must reading for those considering a new system, or an upgrade. Also discusses the differences between usability and user satisfaction as well as efficiency and effectiveness. (Chapter 18)


http://www.himss.org/content/files/himss_definingandtestingemrusability.pdf.

QR codes in the Georgia College Library

A few weeks ago I was exploring QR codes.  I downloaded the app for my cell phone and iPad.  Then Martha shared the fact that a library was using QR codes to provide additional information about resources.  In the particular example she shared the library used the QR codes as a "where in the world" game.  Just a few minutes ago, I received an email that says QR codes are now available in the Georgia College library.

Am quoting the email below:
"These square symbols are “read” by a QR code reader application (on a smart phone or device) and information is brought to the screen. The library is introducing these codes to provide students and researchers with additional information about the library, to find subject guides, etc. Special Collections is also using QR codes for their displays and exhibits to provide viewers with more insight about the materials."

Hope that the students and faculty appreciate the interactive innovation! 

Free Breakfast from Chick Fil A - when ordered online

Tracy shared an interesting Chick Fil A e-order initiative.  Order your food online and get a free breakfast.  I found that there are 104 available reservations in my town for the next three days.  The offer is only available from September 6-10.  Try it! http://www.chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com/Start