The Effects of the 21th Century Technology on the Aging Population and the Role of Training

Dexter Mazyck

Medical Center

04/15/2013

Business Communication OMGT 302

The Effects of the 21st Century Technology on the Aging Population

Review of the effects and benefits of technology within our current population and the role of training

THE EFFECTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY ON THE AGING POPULATION

Prepared For

Health Administration Services

Tomah Medical Affairs Medical Center

Tomah, Wisconsin

Prepared By

Dexter Mazyck

Administrative Officer

Health and Services

April 16, 2013

April 16, 2013

Linda Klookwty, Director

Tomah Veterans Affair Medical Center

500 East Veterans Street

Tomah, WI 54660

Dear Mrs. Klookwty:

The attached report, requested by the Heath Administrative Services dated April 03, 2013, describes the social and economic impact that Healthcare Information Technology (health IT) will have on the current aging population being serviced and the aging workforce providing the service. I believe that you will find the results of this research useful in identifying all the barriers and establishing the training programs necessary ensuring the technological advances is being used to it full potential.

This report was designed to focus on the impact of health IT on the aging population and how to bridge the generational gap through proper training as follows:

* Population being served

* Barriers of that population

* Benefits and training required to maximize the benefits

Primary research consisted of interviews, work place surveys and the patient themselves. Secondary research sources included government publications, Journals, books, Periodicals and online resources.

I would be please to discuss this report and its conclusions with you at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your support in allowing me to conduct this report, bringing the attention needed to address the effect of health IT has on the elderly, disable, and underserved, highlighting the positive...