STRATEGIC INFORMATION/KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Sample Clauses

STRATEGIC INFORMATION/KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. Knowledge Management (KM) is purposefully creating, gathering, synthesizing, sharing and using specific insights and experiences to improve work. These insights and experiences comprise knowledge, either embodied in individuals or embedded in organizational processes practice. In health care improvement, we are talking about knowledge of how to improve care, and about managing that knowledge to be able to spread it with many more health care providers. It’s important to recognize that while on one hand, this knowledge is embedded in our minds as individuals, in an activity like health care that it so dependent on human resources; it resides within groups and organizations. Harnessing that knowledge is fundamentally a people-centered activity6. KM aims to gather, analyze, store and share knowledge and information within an organization. The primary purpose of KM is to improve efficiency by reducing the need to rediscover knowledge. In its first six years, the program has focused on generating data and developing capabilities and tools to collect data, share, systematize and use strategic information obtained through several platforms (web, electronic bulletins, and improvement collaborative’ learning sessions, health determinants assessments, etc.). The country has improved data generation and sharing, but the use of strategic information is still challenging. The program will promote turning KM in a truly integral part of organizations’ activities. In FY16, USAID Nicaragua developed a model of educational research, led by the Regional Strategic Information Advisor, with the purpose of making results available for beneficiary NGOs, national authorities and for the Central American Region. The research team is composed by USAID, program advisers and external researchers hired through public tender processes established by URC in compliance with USAIDs’ regulations. Roles are distributed in the team and there is a joint analysis for the following actions: protocol drafting, bibliographic references, analysis plan design, drafting output tables and report for publication. Protocols are reviewed by the Ethics Committee at the Center for Health Research and Studies of the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua CIES / UNAN- Managua, to make sure the study meets the local standards from the ethical and cultural points of view, as well as for gender and research procedure. In addition to the interventions effectiveness and coverage evaluation, and validation o...
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  • Knowledge Management Collecting and processing data from multiple sources and generating information to support business requirements (e.g., information retrieval, information mapping/taxonomy, information sharing, categorization, knowledge engineering, knowledge capture/distribution/delivery, smart documents).

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  • TECHNOLOGY/KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ACTIVITIES The goal of this task is to develop a plan to make the knowledge gained, experimental results, and lessons learned available to the public and key decision makers. The Recipient shall: • Prepare an Initial Fact Sheet at start of the project that describes the project. Use the format provided by the CAM. • Prepare a Final Project Fact Sheet at the project’s conclusion that discusses results. Use the format provided by the CAM. • Prepare a Technology/Knowledge Transfer Plan that includes: o An explanation of how the knowledge gained from the project will be made available to the public, including the targeted market sector and potential outreach to end users, utilities, regulatory agencies, and others.

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  • Trade Secrets, Commercial and Financial Information It is expressly understood that Mississippi law requires that the provisions of this contract which contain the commodities purchased or the personal or professional services provided, the price to be paid, and the term of the contract shall not be deemed to be a trade secret or confidential commercial or financial information and shall be available for examination, copying, or reproduction.

  • Information Management Information and Records

  • Confidentiality and Safeguarding of University Records; Press Releases; Public Information Under this Agreement, Contractor may (1) create, (2) receive from or on behalf of University, or (3) have access to, records or record systems (collectively, University Records). Among other things, University Records may contain social security numbers, credit card numbers, or data protected or made confidential or sensitive by Applicable Laws. [Option (Include if University Records are subject to FERPA.): Additional mandatory confidentiality and security compliance requirements with respect to University Records subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 United States Code (USC) §1232g (FERPA) are addressed in Section 12.41.] [Option (Include if University is a HIPAA Covered Entity and University Records are subject to HIPAA.): Additional mandatory confidentiality and security compliance requirements with respect to University Records subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 160 and subparts A and E of Part 164 (collectively, HIPAA) are addressed in Section 12.26.] Contractor represents, warrants, and agrees that it will: (1) hold University Records in strict confidence and will not use or disclose University Records except as (a) permitted or required by this Agreement, (b) required by Applicable Laws, or (c) otherwise authorized by University in writing; (2) safeguard University Records according to reasonable administrative, physical and technical standards (such as standards established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Center for Internet Security [Option (Include if Section 12.39 related to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards is not include in this Agreement.):, as well as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards]) that are no less rigorous than the standards by which Contractor protects its own confidential information; (3) continually monitor its operations and take any action necessary to assure that University Records are safeguarded and the confidentiality of University Records is maintained in accordance with all Applicable Laws and the terms of this Agreement; and (4) comply with University Rules regarding access to and use of University’s computer systems, including UTS165 at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/board-of-regents/policy-library/policies/uts165-information-resources-use-and-security-policy. At the request of University, Contractor agrees to provide University with a written summary of the procedures Contractor uses to safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of University Records.

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