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1 Page 1 Page Job Satisfaction without Raise 6 Employee Retention Strategy 7 The Importance of Healthy Lifestyle 8 About ISO 8 Facts and Fun Zone 9 ( For internal circulation only ) Issue No. 20: 31 March 2015 Jots From The Management Warm greetings to our Readers !! Time flies and 1st quarter of the year has passed. We are pleased to announce that Com-puMed has progressed and moved so much in 1st quarter to be in line with our goals and ob-jectives set for year 2015. We will continue with the same enthusiasm for the coming quarter to ensure that we meet our ultimate goal for the year.

2 During this time, we may get ourselves busy and occupied with work commitments, projects and other things to be accomplished. Therefore, it is important for us to put extra efforts to ensure we are on the right track to achieve our goals for this year and to stay healthy. Finally, to dear readers, happy reading and hopefully through your reading of this news-letter it will bring benefits to you as much possi-ble. Fiona R. Limus Managing Director HAND foot mouth DIS-EASE PAGE 4 BUSINESS RESUMPTION & CONTINGENCY PLAN PAGE 5 RHEUMATIC FEVER PAGE 2 DENGUE FEVER PAGE 3 Page 2 Introduction Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever). The disease can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain. Compiled by : Dr.

3 Kamalesh Prabakaran & Wong Leh Ha Rheumatic fever is common worldwide and is responsible for many cases of dam-aged heart valves. It is not common in the United States, and usually occurs in isolated outbreaks. The latest outbreak was in the 1980s. Rheumatic fever mainly affects children ages 5 -15, and occurs approximately 14-28 days after strep throat or scarlet fever. 9 Symptoms of Rheumatic Fever Causes of Rheumatic Fever Treatments If you are diagnosed with acute rheumatic fever you will be treated with antibiotics. Anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin or corticosteroids reduce inflammation to help manage acute rheumatic fever. You may have to take low doses of antibiotics (such as penicillin, sulfadiazine, or erythromycin) over the long term to prevent strep throat from returning. Abdominal pain Fever Heart (cardiac) problems, which may not have symptoms, or may result in shortness of breath and chest pain.

4 Joint pain, arthritis (mainly in the knees, elbows, ankles, and wrists) Joint swelling; redness or warmth Nosebleeds (epistaxis) Skin nodules Skin rash (erythema marginatum) Sydenham chorea (emotional instability, muscle weakness and quick, uncoordinated jerky movements that mainly affect the face, feet, and hands ) (Source : Possible Complications Arrhythmias Damage to heart valves (in particular, mitral stenosis and aortic stenosis) Endocarditis Heart failure Pericarditis Sydenham chorea Page 3 Compiled by : Dr. Kamalesh Prabakaran & Wong Leh Ha What is Dengue Fever? What Are The Symptoms? How Many Cases in Malaysia this Year? Why is the Rate so High in Selangor? Why is the Rate Increasing So Fast? Dengue fever is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by Aedes mosquitos.)

5 Contrary to common misconception, dengue fever is an urban disease people living in urban and suburban areas are at greatest risk for infection. In some, dengue fever can progress to more deadly forms of the disease known as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Dengue Shock Syndrome. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that anywhere from 50-100 million people are infected every year. Approximately three out of every 100 dengue infections are fatal. (Source : From January to 4 December 2014, there have been 98,128 cases compared with 37,698 cases in 2013. From January to 13 September 2014, there were 136 deaths more than triple the same period last year. Apparently, dengue cases in Selangor have doubled this year with 48,691 cases in 2014 compared to over 20,209 last year. This accounts for nearly half of all cases nationwide. This is likely to be because the mosquitoes have adapted to the conditions of dense urban areas.)

6 The current theory among dengue researchers is that a human population is more vulnerable to attack when immunity to the virus falls below a certain threshold. We are less vulnerable just after a large epi-demic. This rise and fall in the number of dengue cases produces a seasonal cycle that peaks every four to five years. Unfortunately, 2014 appears to be following that seasonal trend as a peak year the last peak oc-curred in 2010 when there were 134 deaths in Malaysia. Symptoms can range from mild to life threatening. Headaches, fever, pain behind the eyes, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, joint and muscle pain are most common, but in some patients, the virus interferes with blood to clotting causing internal bleeding that can be seen under the skin and from the nose and gums. According to the WHO, if fever plus any other two of the above occur, seek medical attention im-mediately.

7 Page 4 Compiled by : Dr. Kamalesh Prabakaran What is Hand foot mouth disease ? Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild illness caused by one of a group of coxsackie viruses. HFMD gets its name from the little sores that develop on the hands and feet, and in the mouth . It s common in children under 10, although adults can get a milder form of the virus. (Source : ) Treatments There's no specific treatment for hand- foot -and- mouth disease . Signs and symptoms of hand- foot -and- mouth disease usually clear up in seven to 10 days. A topical oral anesthetic may help relieve the pain of mouth sores. Over-the-counter pain medications other than aspirin, such as aceta-minophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) may help relieve general dis-comfort.

8 Preventions Wash hands Carefully Disinfect Common Areas Teach Good Hygiene Isolate Contagious People Lifestyle & Home Remedies Certain foods and beverages may irritate blisters on the tongue or in the mouth or throat. Try these tips to help make blister sore-ness less bothersome and eating and drinking more tolerable: Suck on ice pops or ice chips. Eat ice cream or sherbet. Drink cold beverages, such as milk or ice water. Avoid acidic foods and beverages, such as citrus fruits, fruit drinks and soda. Avoid salty or spicy foods. Eat soft foods that don't require much chewing. Rinse your mouth with warm water after meals. Page 5 Compiled by : W. Asma Awatif Bt. W. Daud Business Resumption and contingency planning is the process of identifying critical information systems and busi-ness functions and developing plans to enable those systems and functions to be resumed in the event of a disruption.

9 The process includes testing the recovery plans to ensure they are effective. During the testing process management should also verify that business unit plans complement the information system plans. This also includes contemporary financial delivery systems and services such as PC-banking, corporate cash manage-ment, and Internet promotion. These services represent key transactional, strategic, and reputational issues for the finan-cial institutions. Often these services depend on a combination of internal and external information processing services. Outsourcing arrangements and other technology alliances involve unique considerations which also expand the boundaries of contingency planning. Importance of BRCP Many financial institutions and servicer bureaus have not suffi-ciently addressed the risks associated with the loss or extended disruption of business operations.

10 More specifically: Many contingency plans do not address all of the critical func-tions throughout the institution. Many serviced institutions have not established or coordinated contingency planning efforts with their service bureaus. Many service bureaus have not established contingency plans. Many contingency plans have not been adequately tested. (Source : ) Contingency Planning Process Goals of BRCP The goal of an effective contingency plan and recovery process is to facilitate and expe-dite the resumption of business after a dis-ruption of vital information systems and op-erations. The principle objectives are to: Minimize disruptions of service to the institution and its customers Ensure timely resumption of operations Limit losses to earnings and capital. Page 6 1: Consistent Values 2: Long Term Focus 3: Local Leadership 4: Continuous Communications 5: Collaboration 6: Opportunities for Development JOBS SATISFACTION WITHOUT RAISE Compiled by : W.