Accenture has announced the establishment of a Health and Public Services operating group. Accenture's Public Service operation group, which includes all elements related to serving government-sector entities and public-sector agencies, will be merged into this new group. Accenture estimates the market's potential value to be over $100 billion.
ACCESS NYC
Accenture has been chosen to assist the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications in implementing a new portal that provides public and health services. HHS Connect is a program designed to improve service delivery for citizens using modern, flexible technology. The platform will help improve management and accessibility to health and public service information. Accenture's specialists will develop new technology and enhance existing systems.
COVID-19 contact trace
Contact tracing is one of the most important elements in preventing the spread COVID-19. Contact tracing is the process of identifying those who have been infected with the virus, their contacts and the places they visited at the time. This information is then used to interrupt the transmission of the disease. This may include asking COVID-19-positive patients to stay at home or isolate. Contact tracing also involves obtaining diagnostic respiratory specimens.
California state officials are implementing COVID-19 state contact tracing efforts. Many private hospitals and local health departments support these efforts. The Governor's Office announced the establishment of 80-100 high-throughput testing centres, in partnership with a managed care consortium. This consortium will set up facilities that can process at least 10,000 tests each day.
Since decades, contact trace has been a proven method to control infectious diseases. It has helped contain diseases like Ebola, SARS, MERS, and tuberculosis. Contact tracing can be a very effective tool to allow the vast majority to resume their normal lives. However, it must be implemented widely to be effective.
COVID-19 vaccine management
Accenture recently rolled out a COVID-19 vaccine management solution to support healthcare and government organizations develop COVID-19 vaccination programs. The solution leverages Salesforce's manual contact tracing capability and is easily deployable. It allows health agencies to track the vaccination journey of a resident, from registration through appointment scheduling and final administration. It supports analytics and reporting.
Accenture will be supporting Gavi, a global alliance aiming to ensure equitable access for COVID-19 vaccines. It is a multilateral project that aims for two billion doses of vaccine worldwide by 2021. Its primary goal is to increase vaccine access for low- and moderate-income countries.
COVID-19 is a complex program that requires the orchestration of technology platforms as well as supply chains. Additionally, it requires significant education to ensure maximum coverage. Some jurisdictions use large, centrally administered vaccination centers. Others depend on networks made up of pharmacists and other healthcare providers to administer vaccines. All need to manage contact.
FAQ
What type of jobs can a consultant do?
Consultant work requires a deep understanding of business strategy, operations, and other aspects. You need to be able to comprehend how businesses function and how they fit in with society.
You must have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to think critically in order to be a consultant.
Because consultants may be required to perform different tasks at different times, they must be flexible. They must be able and willing to adapt quickly to changes in direction.
They should be willing to travel extensively on behalf of their clients. This type of work can take you all around the globe.
They also need to be capable of handling stress and pressure. Consultants might sometimes have to meet tight deadlines.
As a consultant you might work long hours. This can mean you might not always receive overtime compensation.
Do I really need legal advice?
Yes! Yes. Consultants can often create contracts with clients, without seeking legal advice. This can cause problems later on. What happens if the client cancels the agreement prior to the consultant's completion? Or, what happens if the consultant doesn't meet the deadlines set forth in the contract?
Avoid any legal issues by speaking with a lawyer.
What skills are required for consulting?
A consultant should have strong analytical skills as well as interpersonal skills. This is essential because you will be working on projects that you don't know the details of. It is important to learn how to quickly solve problems and manage people.
A strong communication skill is also necessary. Most clients expect to hear back within 24 hours. If they don’t hear from you within 24 hours, they assume you don’t care. It is vital to inform them and make sure that they are fully informed.
Who hires consultants
Many organizations have consultants who help them with projects. This includes small businesses, large corporations and government agencies.
While some consultants work for these companies, others are freelancers. The hiring process for both cases varies depending upon the project's size and complexity.
There will be many rounds of interviews for consultants when you are looking to hire. Only then can you select the right person to fill the position.
How do I choose the right consultant?
Three main factors should be considered:
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Experience - How skilled is the consultant? Are you a beginner or an expert? Is her resume a proof of her skills and knowledge?
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Education – What did this person learn at school? Did he/she pursue any relevant courses once he/she graduated? Were there any evidences of this learning in his/her writing?
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Personality - Are we attracted to this person? Would you want this person to work for you?
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These questions help to decide if the consultant suits our needs. If the answers to these questions are unclear, it might be worth a first interview to get more information about the candidate.
Statistics
- Over 62% of consultants were dissatisfied with their former jobs before starting their consulting business. (consultingsuccess.com)
- Over 50% of consultants get their first consulting client through a referral from their network. (consultingsuccess.com)
- WHY choose me: Why your ideal client should choose you (ex: 10 years of experience and 6-week program has helped over 20 clients boost their sales by an average of 33% in 6 months). (consultingsuccess.com)
- "From there, I told them my rates were going up 25%, this is the new hourly rate, and every single one of them said 'done, fine.' (nerdwallet.com)
- On average, your program increases the sales team's performance by 33%. (consultingsuccess.com)
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How To
How can you find the best consultants?
It is important to first ask yourself what you expect from a consultant when searching for one. Before you look for someone, you need to be clear about your expectations. Before you start looking for a consultant, make a list. This could include: professional expertise and technical skills, project management capabilities, communication skills, availability, etc. You might also want to talk with colleagues or friends about their recommendations. Ask them about their experiences with consultants and compare their recommendations to yours. You can also do some online research if you don't know of any. You can post reviews on your previous work experiences on many websites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Angie's List. Use the feedback and ratings of others as a starting point to search for potential candidates. Finally, once you've got a shortlist of potential candidates, make sure to contact them directly and arrange an interview. During the interview, you should talk through your requirements and ask them to explain how they can help you achieve those goals. It doesn’t matter if the person was recommended to you; it matters that they understand your business goals, and can show you how they can help.