Milestone HCQU West Blog

July 8, 2020

News from Google Helps People with Disabilities

It is widely acknowledged that smart phones and tablet computers are playing a significant part in improving the lives of people with disabilities. New technology to make things easier for those with cognitive and physical disabilities is being introduced by Google™. An app, Action Blocks™, designed for Android™ devices will make smartphone tasks more manageable. A block (shortcut) can be created for...

General/Resources/Technology

March 4, 2020

Technology Moving Us Forward

In this ever changing world we have the ability to multi-task on so many levels. Often this is because of the use of technology. This could be utilizing an app for directions and another to order your food at a restaurant so that it is ready when you arrive. But how often do we consider the use of technology for...

Everyday Life/General/Technology

October 30, 2019

There’s an App for That!

Apps, or mobile applications, have revolutionized our lives. We use apps to get directions, shop online, increase productivity, or motivate us to make a lifestyle change. But did you know that apps have also made a huge impact on the lives of people living with disabilities? Apps can assist with communication, learning new skills, daily routines, and so much more....

General/Resources/Technology

August 14, 2019

Are Your Ready for Electronic Visit Verification?

So, what is EVV? An acronym for Electronic Visit Verification, EVV is a technology that verifies the location and time that service for a client begins and ends. It provides electronic proof of each caregiver visit, as well as a breadcrumb trail that is the basis for billing. Why do we have to use EVV? The need for EVV arose...

General/Resources/Technology

May 22, 2019

Thank you, Mrs. Leonberger

Tucked away somewhere in the basement of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a precious collection of small metal cylinders that literally define the mass of everything in the United States: the kilogram. The kilogram currently has one very simple definition: It is the mass of a chunk of platinum-iridium alloy that’s been housed...

Community/General

February 27, 2019

Introducing the ‘Pocket HCQU’ App!

According to the Pew Research Center, 95% of Americans own a cell phone and 77% of adults in the United States own a smartphone. Back in 2011, that number was only 35%. These days, it’s so much easier to just pull a phone out of your pocket than to go open up a computer. Plus, it’s not like you bring your...

Resources/Technology

Tag: technology

News from Google Helps People with Disabilities

Technology Moving Us Forward

There’s an App for That!

Are Your Ready for Electronic Visit Verification?

Thank you, Mrs. Leonberger

Introducing the ‘Pocket HCQU’ App!