Welcome to Visualiza magazine, where we explore the most relevant and significant topics and projects related to our clinics, vision centers, hospitals, comprehensive development academy, training, conferences and the inspiring success stories of our patients. Discover how each segment and experience contributes to the growth, development and service of Visualiza, contributing to our Guatemalan community.
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Segments of the month:
Development and training
Journeys ophthalmological Optometry
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OPPOSITION COMPETITION MASTER IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
During the month of April, the second and third stages of the Master’s in Ophthalmology Competitive Competition were completed. In the second stage, 13 candidates attended and received information about the process and development of the competition prior to taking the exam. Of these, 8 candidates obtained a satisfactory grade, greater than 80%.
In the third stage, the 8 selected candidates were evaluated through a psychometric test and an interview with the Human Talent Management, Medical Academic Management and Academic Coordination. After an exhaustive analysis of the profiles, the 3 candidates have been selected, who will begin their residency in July 2024.
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OPTOMETRY
DIPLOMA EVALUATION IN OCULAR PATHOLOGIES
During April, the optometrists participating in the Diploma in Ocular Pathologies carried out a Final Field Evaluation. Mr. Amado Cabrera, responsible for these evaluations, made visits to hospitals and vision centers throughout the country.
Its objective was to ensure that the training process of the Diploma, which was taught in virtual mode, is aligned in daily practice, guaranteeing high quality standards in patient care and strengthening the relationship with the communities to effectively and timely increase the referral of patients to different hospitals.
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OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DAY
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
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CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP (THE 4 DISCIPLINES
OF EXECUTION) Aimed at Visualiza leaders, with the purpose of deepening the 4 disciplines of execution by identifying the objectives and strategic vision of Visualiza; starting with the structuring of crucially important goals for each department, aligned with a concrete action plan, in order to foster a culture of accountability.
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Aimed at hospital administrators and heads of Vision Centers, academic coordination and hospital managers, for the continuous training of leaders in strengthening the business communication skills necessary for professional development; learning in this month’s modules about effective email writing techniques.
USE OF PLATFORM FOR TESTING
PSYCHOMETRIC
Aimed at human talent, with the aim of achieving greater consistency in the administration of psychometric tests through the use of software, guaranteeing their standard application to all participants. Ensuring the precision and reliability of the results.
POWER BI FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
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Aimed at human talent management, to create control panels and analyze human resource management in Visualiza with different criteria. Automate operational reports such as real costs per employee, benefits, turnover rate by area, among others.
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CULTURE OF RECOGNITION
Aimed at human talent personnel, with the purpose of understanding the importance of true recognition, which translates into sincere interest, creating an emotional bond between people and Visualiza.
OPTICAL-OPTOMETRY INTERACTION WORKSHOP
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AND LABORATORY Aimed at opticians and optical laboratories, knowing the verification of ophthalmic lenses, patient care and counseling, face types, etc., in order to improve the patient experience.
STORYBRAND
Aimed at marketing area personnel, to identify the storybrand model in order to develop the stages of a commercial relationship, defining an effective digital sales funnel, through a practical exercise of a donation Web page.
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INTERNAL PROCESSES WORKSHOP FOR CARE AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT WITH
COMMERCIAL ALLIANCES Aimed at finances, hospital managers and heads of vision centers, to deepen the knowledge of the organizational structure of insurance, as well as the identification of the collaborators responsible for establishing alliances, the necessary requirements, platforms used and processes of pay. Allowing more effective integration and synergy in the clinic collection and accounting process for the benefit of patients who have health insurance.
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PEARLS IN OCULAR ONCOLOGY
Aimed at all Visualiza doctors, through Dr. Ancona’s experience in the research “Choroidal Nevus Imaging Features in 3,806 cases and Risk Factors for Transformation into Melanoma in 2,355 cases”, the new Diagnostic Mnemonics was proposed which points out the variables to take into account for a possible identification of a Choroidal Melanoma before it appears, allowing studies to determine whether the lesion is benign or malignant. Later addressing the different treatments for Melanoma and Retinoblastoma.
OPHTHALMOPEDIATRIC AND ALLERGIES
Aimed at all Visualiza doctors, to learn about and review the symptoms, classification and treatment of ocular allergies in pediatric patients. 9.
INTRAOCULAR LENSES
Aimed at anterior segment doctors and medical management, to learn about the disparities between intraocular lenses, including their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and how these can facilitate the patient and the doctor in selecting the most appropriate lens in a personalized manner.
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