SCENARIO: PERSONNEL CHANGES Eleana was not a new manager but was new to the Boxwood unit. She had been assigned “to clean up the mess.” Her last assignment was very successful. She had taken over an important evaluation project, analyzed the defects, gotten approval for major design changes, and implemented them in relatively short order. … Read more
Define outpatient care. What are several key changes that have been instrumental in shifting the balance between inpatient and outpatient services? How do outpatient services support the continuity of care in the delivery of health services? Why is it important for hospital administrators to regard outpatient care as a key component of their overall business … Read more
SCENARIO: USING TRAITS TO SELECT A CANDIDATE You are the director of a large social service agency that is responsible for 1,000 people. You are hiring an assistant director to handle a “new” program mandated by the state legislature in the area of day-care facilities. The agency is abolishing the old program, which had high … Read more
An advocacy letter is a way to influence the ideas and views of legislators or decision makers within an organization. It allows the writer to maintain contact with the legislator or decision maker, to keep the issue high on the priority list when the writer cannot meet with them personally.
Although medical technology brings numerous benefits, what have been some of the main challenges posed by the growing use of medical technology in the United States? Next, how do American cultural beliefs and values influence the use of medical technology, to include cost containment efforts?
Compare and contrast 2 of the following major types of health services professionals: physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives. Include their roles, training, practice requirements, practice settings, policy impact, and workforce issues. Discuss the interrelationship between medical providers and professional and the patients they serve with the context of … Read more
Newly developed care management software solutions are ideal as they cater to both patients and medical practitioners. Care management software provides team-based, patient-centered tools that improve care coordination, reduce hospital visits, and enhance patient engagement. It includes care coordination features such as rostering, eMAR, care notes, medication charts, and more, to help manage … Read more
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What purpose does an understanding of the history of health care delivery serve? Which factor or factors have been predominant in shaping U.S. health care? Elaborate on the impact of at least 2 of these factors.
Effective healthcare management involves exercising professional judgment and utilizing the necessary skills to carry out managerial functions. Describe the various functions of healthcare managers. What are the key differences between each one? How can the healthcare manager ensure high performance in his/her business unit?