HMAP 143 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What is SIMnet about? - ANSWER-Familiziarize yourself with the funcitons of computer
software and operating systems most utilized in hospitals and physician offices.
What are the modules in SIMnet? - ANSWER-1) Computer Concepts (Windows 10,
Computer Concepts, and Internet Browsing)
2) Microsoft Word -- Word Processing and Documents (Letters Reports, etc)
3) Microsofts PowerPoint -- Presentations
4) Microsoft Excel -- Spreadsheets
Each module has a: PRETEST, LESSONS, and a POST-TEST
What are 3 of the requirements for SIMnet? - ANSWER-SIMnet is a no CD-ROM to
install and no special installation program to download.
1) High-speed internet connection
2) Adobe Acrobat Reader
3) Cookies enabled
What is the last day to submit work for HMAP 143? - ANSWER-Wednesday, December
11, 2024 at 11:59 pm
What are the deadlines for SimPath Modules? - ANSWER-Pre-Test: due BEFORE the
POST-TESTS
Lessons: to be done PRIOR to the POST-TEST
Post-Test: due BY dates on schedule
What is SIMnet worth of in total class grade? And what will you earn point for, for the
Pretest and Post-test? - ANSWER-15-20%
Refer to CANVAS for most up-to-date grades
Earn points for the Pre and Post-test scores in each module:
1) computer concepts
2) word
3) powerpoint
4) excel
What is the late-work policy for the SIMnet? - ANSWER--30% for late UNEXCUSED
,-15% for late excused
What is the difference between a motto and a vision? - ANSWER-Motto/Mission
Statement:
- How will we get there?
- usually short (a paragraph) and easy to remember
- not too generic
- may be the same among busienss with same cause as they offer same things
(services / products)
Vision Statement:
- Where are awe headed
- what the company wants to achieve/become/create
- seeing a term
- future-oriented
- should inspire and motivate decision-making
What is the difference between a Tagline and a Slogan? - ANSWER-Tagline:
- short, powerful phrase that is associated with company's name
- represents the tone and feeling you want for your products or services
- often part of company graphics (e.g. logo or letterhead)
- it stays all the time
- changes when wanting to redefine company
- used consistently as a whole
- e.g. "Live Your Healthier"
Slogan:
- few words that bring company to mind; intended to be less long lasting
- means "battle cry" --> slogan goes with the battle you are waging right now
- often used for one product, or one campaign
- may change regularly according to campaigns to advertise a specific aspect of a
product or service
- current and modern
- impression of being new and trendy
- refer to PRODUCT taglines
- "Creating a Healthier Hawai'i"
What is a procedure manual? - ANSWER-Procedure Manual are useful tools for a
variety of employment settings where it will have information about policies and
procedures; can offer an overview of the steps for procedures
What is the difference between policies and procedures? - ANSWER-policies reflect
rules
, procedures reflect processes and how to complete them
What takes in putting together an effective procedure manual? - ANSWER-Focusing on
the procedure itself and providing the information that will be more useful to employees
for accomplishing it
What does an effective policy and procedure manual prevent? - ANSWER-1) Confusion
2) Miscommunication
3) Problems in the workplace
Who should approve policies before it is enforced? - ANSWER-Administrators (e.g.
phyisician, clinical managers, CEO, etc)
Why is the chain of command important? - ANSWER-It shows the order in which
authority and power in an organization is wielded and delegated from top management
to every employee at every level of the organization
Instructions: flows DOWNWARD
Accoiuntabiltiy: flows UPWARD
What are probationary employment periods and why is it important to have? And what is
given? - ANSWER-AKA trial periods
What: Provide employers time to evaluate employees before making the job permanent
Why: To make sure whether the new workers will be able to handle the duties and
challenges associated with their new job
What is Given: New Employee Orientation Program that covers personnel policies,
benefits and general administrative procedures; provides paperwork and information
related to employment, like an employee handbook
What are the difference among employee status?
Full-Time vs Part-Time (Regular)
Exempt vs Non Exempt
Casual
Call In
Temporary - ANSWER-Full-Time vs Part-Time (Regular):
- regulared scheduled to work a defined # of hours (30, 36 or 40) per week on a
continuous basis
Exempt vs Non Exempt:
- Exempt: employees whose positions are designated as executive, administrative,
professional or outside sales, or other exemptions, or other exemptions, as prescribed
by federal and state wage and horu laws; free from overtime pay
GUIDE WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
What is SIMnet about? - ANSWER-Familiziarize yourself with the funcitons of computer
software and operating systems most utilized in hospitals and physician offices.
What are the modules in SIMnet? - ANSWER-1) Computer Concepts (Windows 10,
Computer Concepts, and Internet Browsing)
2) Microsoft Word -- Word Processing and Documents (Letters Reports, etc)
3) Microsofts PowerPoint -- Presentations
4) Microsoft Excel -- Spreadsheets
Each module has a: PRETEST, LESSONS, and a POST-TEST
What are 3 of the requirements for SIMnet? - ANSWER-SIMnet is a no CD-ROM to
install and no special installation program to download.
1) High-speed internet connection
2) Adobe Acrobat Reader
3) Cookies enabled
What is the last day to submit work for HMAP 143? - ANSWER-Wednesday, December
11, 2024 at 11:59 pm
What are the deadlines for SimPath Modules? - ANSWER-Pre-Test: due BEFORE the
POST-TESTS
Lessons: to be done PRIOR to the POST-TEST
Post-Test: due BY dates on schedule
What is SIMnet worth of in total class grade? And what will you earn point for, for the
Pretest and Post-test? - ANSWER-15-20%
Refer to CANVAS for most up-to-date grades
Earn points for the Pre and Post-test scores in each module:
1) computer concepts
2) word
3) powerpoint
4) excel
What is the late-work policy for the SIMnet? - ANSWER--30% for late UNEXCUSED
,-15% for late excused
What is the difference between a motto and a vision? - ANSWER-Motto/Mission
Statement:
- How will we get there?
- usually short (a paragraph) and easy to remember
- not too generic
- may be the same among busienss with same cause as they offer same things
(services / products)
Vision Statement:
- Where are awe headed
- what the company wants to achieve/become/create
- seeing a term
- future-oriented
- should inspire and motivate decision-making
What is the difference between a Tagline and a Slogan? - ANSWER-Tagline:
- short, powerful phrase that is associated with company's name
- represents the tone and feeling you want for your products or services
- often part of company graphics (e.g. logo or letterhead)
- it stays all the time
- changes when wanting to redefine company
- used consistently as a whole
- e.g. "Live Your Healthier"
Slogan:
- few words that bring company to mind; intended to be less long lasting
- means "battle cry" --> slogan goes with the battle you are waging right now
- often used for one product, or one campaign
- may change regularly according to campaigns to advertise a specific aspect of a
product or service
- current and modern
- impression of being new and trendy
- refer to PRODUCT taglines
- "Creating a Healthier Hawai'i"
What is a procedure manual? - ANSWER-Procedure Manual are useful tools for a
variety of employment settings where it will have information about policies and
procedures; can offer an overview of the steps for procedures
What is the difference between policies and procedures? - ANSWER-policies reflect
rules
, procedures reflect processes and how to complete them
What takes in putting together an effective procedure manual? - ANSWER-Focusing on
the procedure itself and providing the information that will be more useful to employees
for accomplishing it
What does an effective policy and procedure manual prevent? - ANSWER-1) Confusion
2) Miscommunication
3) Problems in the workplace
Who should approve policies before it is enforced? - ANSWER-Administrators (e.g.
phyisician, clinical managers, CEO, etc)
Why is the chain of command important? - ANSWER-It shows the order in which
authority and power in an organization is wielded and delegated from top management
to every employee at every level of the organization
Instructions: flows DOWNWARD
Accoiuntabiltiy: flows UPWARD
What are probationary employment periods and why is it important to have? And what is
given? - ANSWER-AKA trial periods
What: Provide employers time to evaluate employees before making the job permanent
Why: To make sure whether the new workers will be able to handle the duties and
challenges associated with their new job
What is Given: New Employee Orientation Program that covers personnel policies,
benefits and general administrative procedures; provides paperwork and information
related to employment, like an employee handbook
What are the difference among employee status?
Full-Time vs Part-Time (Regular)
Exempt vs Non Exempt
Casual
Call In
Temporary - ANSWER-Full-Time vs Part-Time (Regular):
- regulared scheduled to work a defined # of hours (30, 36 or 40) per week on a
continuous basis
Exempt vs Non Exempt:
- Exempt: employees whose positions are designated as executive, administrative,
professional or outside sales, or other exemptions, or other exemptions, as prescribed
by federal and state wage and horu laws; free from overtime pay
