Alert: New HIPAA Rules Could Affect Your Organization's Email System
On April 21, 2005, a new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rule went into effect. The requirements of this rule, which are basically information security best practices, focus on the three cornerstones of a solid information security infrastructure: confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.The HIPAA regulatory requirements encompass transmission, storage and discoverability of Protected Health Information (PHI). Given the widespread use and mission-critical nature of email, enforcement of HIPAA encryption policies and the growing demand for secure email solutions, email security has never been more important to the healthcare industry than it is right now.Although many assume it applies only to health care providers, HIPAA affects nearly all companies that regularly transmit or store employee health insurance information. HIPAA was signed into law in 1996 by former President Bill Clinton, with the intent of protecting employee health and insurance information when workers changed or lost their jobs. As Internet use became more widespread in the mid-to-late 1990s, HIPAA requirements overlapped with the digital revolution and offered direction to organizations needing to exchange healthcare information.HIPAA in the Workplace Collaboration between employers and healthcare professionals has grown increasingly digital, and email has played an ever-increasing role in this communication. However, email’s increased importance can lead to severe consequences without proper security and privacy measures implemented.In addition to the usual concerns about privacy and security of email correspondence, even organizations that are not in the healthcare industry must now consider the regulatory compliance requirements associated with HIPAA. The Administrative Simplification section of HIPAA, which, among other things, mandates privacy and security of Protected Health Informatio

Keeping Team Meetings Vibrant
Meetings can be the life-blood of an organisation or the death.It all depends how you approach them.People need to communicate – that’s a fact, and it’s not enough to do it over computers. At some point a face-to-face is needed to ensure full understanding on key items, and there’s a bonding and rapport between colleagues that is often taken for granted.But for something so important to the operational health of an organisation why do so many meetings produce negative feelings and little in the way of results? Why do people keep going to meetings that they know will be a waste of time? Surely there must be a solution to meeting madness?The key is to involve people and encourage sharing ideas and building on possible solutions. When you set up the meeting so that every individual feels valued and involved then you can only succeed. When the Chairman produces the agenda and assumes that this is the central focus for the meeting you are likely to alienate attendees.At one blue-chip company they resolved this problem by asking everyone to bring their ‘personal unwritten agenda’ to the meeting for discussion. The result was that everyone felt involved and began working for the higher purpose and not their own personal needs and concerns.It is possible!We've put together an e-book containing many ideas and tips to keep your meetings relevant, productive and vibrant. It contains the following:1. Introduction2. Getting people involved3. Information frames for facilitators4. Twenty simple tips to make meetings work5. ‘Yes, but’ exercise6. Ideas for jazzing up your meeting spaceTeam e-books can be found at www.quadrant1.co.uk/teams.php

Beaded Jewellery Is Colorful And Mesmerizing
The notion of fashion in world exists from the Roman era. The difference is that the priority of the type of jewelry has been changing. Some years ago gold was popular while right now variety is the name of the game. Every person is capable of creating his or her own fashion statement. Nothing but attitude matters in the world of fashion. If you can carry yourself with ease whatever you are wearing, that way you are a fashionable person. It doesn’t matter if you are wearing a sparkling diamond or as simple as beaded jewelry, attitude is all that matters.Change is the essence of the fashion world. Unlike the traditional ones like diamonds and pearls, beads are gaining popularity. It gives a different look and style to the person who endures them. Beads are colorful, elegant and mesmerizing. They are small and dainty ones which are entwined with threads giving rise to a colorful extravaganza.In Beaded Jewellery, beads varies in different sizes from millimeter to over a centimeter or several centimeters in diameter. The materials used for making these beads typically can be of glass, plastic and stone while beads made up of bone, horn, ivory, metal, shell, pearl, coral, gemstones, polymer clay, metal clay, resin, synthetic minerals, wood, ceramic, fiber, paper, and seeds are also popular and are in demand. If we go in the historical facts about the origination of the beads then first known facts are of pair of beads reported 100,000 years ago which were made of Nassarius shells. Therefore the beads are the most historical jewelleries ever reported.Only beads reckons one of the most varied kind of jewelry. They are available in different styles such as Chevron beads ,Cloisonn? beads , Dichroic beads , Ethnic beads, Faux natural beads ,Fire-polished beads, Furnace glass beads, Fused glass beads, Lamp work beads, Lead crystal beads, Millefiori beads, Pressed glass beads, Seed beads, Shell beads, Trade beads or Slave be

The 3 Critical Financial Statements
There are three vital statements for understanding the condition of a business or entity: (1) the Profit and Loss Statement, (2) the Balance Sheet and (3) the Sources and Uses Statement. Each of them provides a different perspective of how an entity is operating. Combined, they show examiners the health of the business. Each statement reflects a different perspective on the business' financial operations.The first statement, the Profit and Loss, can also be called the Income Statement. It documents the amount of money coming into the entity (the income) and the money going out of the entity (the expenses). The difference between what comes in and what goes out is the Net Income, if there is more money coming in than going out. If not, there is a Net Loss. The statement covers a specific period, which is shown in the heading of the statement. Note that it tells us nothing about what has happened for any date that is not included by the statement dates. Think of it as a snapshot for the specific time period. Some common snapshot periods are monthly, quarterly and yearly ones.The second statement, the Balance Sheet, covers the condition of the business from the time it began until the ending date on the statement. The Balance Sheet reveals three important business characteristics: (1) it summarizes the assets owned by the entity (e.g., buildings, bank accounts, inventory, etc.); (2) the entity liabilities (e.g., loans, outstanding bills, etc.); and (3) the business owners' equity. The statement is arranged in what is called the 'accounting equation', which indicates total Assets will equal the sum of Liabilities and Equity. Balance Sheets are commonly issued at the same frequency as the Profit and Loss and usually reflect the business on the last day of the Profit and Loss period.Finally, the Sources and Uses Statement reveals how the business received and used funds during the statement period. It shows how much mo

Professional Color Printing
Are you looking to have professional color printing? The number of products that you can purchase from color printing professionals will amaze you. In fact, with all of the products available, you will find that an array of unique services is on offer that can assist you in a variety of endeavors.Maybe you are looking to have professionally printed brochures for your business. Why struggle with your home printer and panic while you search for just the right kind of paper for your brochures in your local office supply store? Instead, you can specify the type and size of brochure you desire and have your business brochures professionally printed and delivered right to your door. Of course, you will be required to specify the number of brochures you need and will be sent a proof of your brochure once it has been printed.Perhaps you are in need of business cards. Again, professional printing could be just the thing you need. All you need to do is advise the printer what you want on your business cards, what design you like and within a few days you can be receiving your professionally printed business cards in your mailbox. With business cards, you will have the opportunity to select different styles and layouts from a number of templates offered by the printing professional. Finally, the printing professional may require that you purchase a minimum number of cards before they agree to produce them: typically the printer sets a limit of a minimum of 500 cards, but some printers will print as few as 250 cards at a time.If your business is in need of catalogues, again a professional printing company can help you. You can give the printer all of the specifications for the catalogue with the layout and easily have them printed in no time whatsoever. You will be required to select the weight of paper you desire, to specify if you want black ink or colored ink, whether or not you want a glossy or matte finish, and what shippin

Make Big, Big Bucks Copywriting
If you’re trying to break into the freelance writing market, you might often say aloud, “God, where’s the money in the freelance writing market?! I swear I’ll never dress up like a clown and scare people on the street again…”According to Writer’s Digest 2005 Writer’s Market, copywriting is where it’s at. Copywriter’s make $24-$100 dollars an hour producing copy for businesses. You can earn $330-$6,000 per brochure, flier, or booklet! They are also in demand for ads! And since you blog, you may already be adept at keyword optimization.If you think about it, we already knew who has the money in the world—corporations and small businesses. The same applies for the writing market. Copywriting can make you a fortune (It’s not always fun, but it pays the bills and beyond.). Many copywriters make six-figure incomes!One way to get a copywriting gig is to e-mail small businesses, saying you’re interested in a job. Start small and work your way up to the big dogs. Countless lists of insurance companies, electronic retailers, etc., exist on the net. Search for them in search engines.If you move people with your writing, are technically skilled, and want to make serious cash, give it a run.