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Comenzarán a regir las recetas electrónicas y cómo funcionan

2024-12-03

Según el escrito, estos repositorios se harán disponibles en todas las plataformas de prescripción y farmacias. Sin embargo, solo las farmacias podrán acceder a las recetas solicitadas por el paciente. Esto permite una organización y almacenamiento eficiente de los documentos médicos, facilitando el conocimiento de la historia clínica y evitando pérdidas de papelería.

Transforma la Prescripción Médica con la Receta Electrónica

Funcionamiento de la Receta Electrónica

La cartera de Salud ha establecido que todos los sistemas informáticos responsables de validar las recetas estén disponibles para las plataformas de prescripción y las farmacias necesarias. No solo se trata de la digitalización de las recetas, sino también de la creación de un mecanismo de validación y almacenamiento seguro. Los sistemas cuentan con acceso a repositorios electrónicos, plataformas de validación y almacenamiento. Garantizan la privacidad y confidencialidad de la información de cada paciente. Gracias a esto, las recetas siempre estarán accesibles, sin importar la ubicación del paciente o la farmacia. El objetivo es agilizar el proceso y reducir los riesgos de error asociados a las recetas en papel, como las dificultades de lectura o la fácil alteración.Las plataformas deben integrarse a este sistema de repositorios a través de interfaces de programación de aplicaciones (API), lo cual es obligatorio y requiere un proceso de autenticación. De esta manera, se garantiza la interoperabilidad de los datos entre las plataformas de prescripción y las farmacias, asegurando que el paciente reciba la medicación adecuada con seguridad.

Beneficios de la Receta Electrónica

La receta electrónica trae numerosos beneficios. Permite una mayor seguridad y transparencia en la prescripción, ya que se reduce la posibilidad de errores y se facilita la supervisión. Además, facilita el acceso a la historia clínica del paciente, lo que ayuda a los médicos a tomar decisiones más informadas. También reduce el tiempo y los costos asociados al proceso de prescripción y entrega de medicamentos. Con la implementación de este sistema, se puede garantizar que las recetas estén siempre actualizadas y disponibles, lo que es esencial para la atención médica.

Normativa Establecida por el Ministerio de Salud

El Ministerio de Salud ha establecido una normativa que regula la interacción entre las plataformas y las farmacias en todo el país. Esto ha creado un ecosistema de salud digital conectado y accesible, donde se pueden intercambiar datos de manera segura y eficiente. La normativa garantiza que las recetas electrónicas cumplan con los requisitos de calidad y seguridad, protegiendo la salud de los pacientes. También fomenta la cooperación entre diferentes actores de la salud, lo que contribuye a la mejora del sistema de salud en general.

Ever since a significant event last year involving federal penalties on 13 meat plants, the story of child labor in the food industry has remained in the spotlight. Despite efforts by influential groups like The Meat Institute to promote best practices, child labor violations continue to occur, with another year coming to an end and the industry still amassing violations.

"Breaking the Chains: Ending Child Labor in the Food Industry"

History of Child Labor in Meat Plants

Last year, federal penalties totaling $1.5 million were imposed on 13 meat plants contracting with Packers Sanitation Services Inc. in eight states for employing children in critical food safety jobs. This incident set off a chain of events that exposed the deep-rooted problem of child labor in the food industry. Many of these children were tasked with cleaning dangerous equipment, putting their safety at risk.

For instance, at the Sioux City Pork Processing plant, 11 children were involved in the latest violations. Qvest LLC had to pay $171,000 in fines. Another contractor at Seaboard Triumph Foods LLC in Sioux City also employed children for dangerous work. The U.S. Department of Labor found that a second sanitation contractor at the Seaboard Triumph Foods LLC facility employed children during overnight shifts.

Legal Consequences and Remedies

Under a consent order and judgment approved by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa on Nov. 27, 2024, Qvest LLC was ordered to pay $171,919 in child labor civil money penalties. The company was also required to hire a third party to review and implement policies to prevent child labor and establish a reporting process.

For example, the judgment followed an investigation by the department's Wage and Hour Division, which found that the Guymon, OK, sanitation contractor employed 11 children to clean dangerous equipment at the Seaboard Triumph Foods facility from 2019 to 2023. After a change in sanitation contractors, similar issues persisted. Federal law strictly forbids children under 18 from being employed in dangerous jobs in meat and poultry operations.

Efforts to Combat Child Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to ending illegal child labor. Regional Solicitor Christine Z. Heri emphasized this, stating that they are using all strategies to stop and prevent unlawful child labor and hold employers responsible. In addition to penalties, the consent order requires Qvest to take several actions, such as hiring a compliance specialist and providing training.

Wage and Hour Midwest Regional Administrator Michael Lazzeri pointed out that despite changing contractors, children continued to work illegally at the Sioux City facility. In fiscal year 2024, the division concluded 736 investigations, uncovering child labor violations affecting 4,030 children and assessing over $15.1 million in penalties, a significant increase from 2023.

Since the onset of the pandemic, a remarkable sight has emerged across Central Florida. Cars start lining up early, each one hoping to receive a box of hope in the form of food. This weekly and monthly ritual plays a crucial role in ensuring families are fed, rent is paid, and households continue to function.

Volunteers at St. Vincent De Paul Divine Mercy Food Pantry

The dedicated volunteers with the St. Vincent De Paul Divine Mercy Food Pantry are hard at work, getting ready to distribute box after box and cart after cart of food. Their bi-weekly food distribution in Merritt Island is a lifeline for those struggling to afford their meals. Neighbors patiently wait in their cars for hours, knowing that this distribution will provide them with essential staples.As Kathy Cosmano said, "They give you a variety of stuff. It’s like fruits and vegetables, then you’ll get some meat. It’s definitely staples that actually come in very handy. I really, really don’t know what we would do without it." Many others share the same sentiment. Dan Duggan remarked, "I’m on social security and my last two weeks, you know, this helps out a lot. Vegetables, you get some meats, and they’ll throw in a pie here or there, which I’m alright with." Deena Sloan also expressed her gratitude, saying, "I just retired last year and this has made a big difference on my grocery bill. It makes me be able to cook meat with every meal without having to take money away from my bill money. If I didn’t have it, I don’t know how I would make it."

The Bowlers and Their Work

Lonny and Tom Bowler run the pantry. They are snowbirds who made Merritt Island their home full-time seven years ago. Lonny Bowler saw the potential of the pantry as a social place. He would see people coming and going, giving him the opportunity to interact with others throughout the day. This has created a whole new community for them.Partnering with the Second Harvest Food Bank, the Bowlers and their St. Vincent De Paul team have transformed the pantry. From being just a place with cans and boxed goods, it has become a bustling operation. Lonny Bowler expressed his gratitude, saying, "They’ve made everything possible. We’re so grateful to Second Harvest."

Home Delivery Program and Its Impact

The pantry also has a home delivery program to assist neighbors who are unable to make it to the church. Tamara O’Quinn is one such neighbor. The St. Vincent De Paul volunteers visit her twice a month. As O’Quinn said, "God sends his angels, which are these guys. They come in and talk to me and stuff, otherwise, I would never get talked to. I don’t know if they really know how much this means to me, cause it does."This need for support is evident among families. As Lonny Bowler explained, "This need for support that families have, we have many that will say ‘If I can get the food from you, then I don’t have to pay for as much food then maybe I can pay the electric bill, maybe I can pay the water bill, maybe I can put it towards the rent.' It’s that close for them."Through the bi-monthly food deliveries and distributions, this Merritt Island Pantry is able to help more than 700 families a month. Much of this is made possible through the Second Harvest Food Bank and the dedication of these volunteers. As Tom Bowler said, "It doesn’t ever seem like work because in the back of your mind, you’re doing it for someone who might be a little less fortunate than we have been in our lives. It’s really meaningful to us."