Week 8: A Welcomed Rest

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Week 8: A Welcomed Rest

    After several weeks of intensive work on the HOMIS+ transition, this week offered a lighter workload that allowed me to catch my breath. With the major tasks of manual preparation and system demos completed, my responsibilities shifted back to more routine help desk duties and general support tasks.

    The slower pace gave me time to organize my notes from previous weeks and review the feedback we collected during the demo sessions. I found myself revisiting some of the user concerns, thinking about how they might be addressed in the final system configuration. Between the occasional password reset requests and user access configuration, I took the opportunity to observe how the current HOMIS system operates in daily practice, which is a useful knowledge that will likely prove valuable when the transition occurs.

    This quieter week also allowed me to reflect on everything I've learned so far during my OJT. From data entry to hardware assessments, documentation to user training support, the variety of experiences has given me a well-rounded view of hospital IT operations. The break in intensity was appreciated, though I know it's likely just the calm before the storm of the actual system rollout in coming weeks.

    While part of me missed the excitement of working on the HOMIS+ project directly, this week served as an important reminder that IT work isn't always about major projects. Sometimes it's about maintaining stability and being ready to assist with whatever issues arise. I used the extra time to prepare myself mentally and technically for whatever challenges the final weeks of my OJT may bring. 

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