Assignment Content Competency Assess the efficacy of quality improvement processes. ScenarioYou lead the Assurance Think Tank, “Quality 4 Our System” comprised of several other leaders from within the Oakridge healthcare system. Some of the Assurance Think Tank members were debating the relevance of quality improvement initiatives and influences on patient safety and outcomes. During the … Read more
Competency Develop strategies to engage healthcare staff in quality improvement initiatives. Student Success Criteria View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details & Information pane. Scenario Being a member of the quality team, you are working with a member … Read more
Competency Discuss the competencies and professional qualities of healthcare administrators and operations managers. Scenario Knowledge-Based Management (KBM) Systems allows for the health organization to employ new methods of processing and analyzing knowledge. KBM promotes knowledge-based insights to solve problems and aid in decision-making. In healthcare, KBM systems provide a solution for enhancing operations and improving … Read more
Scenario Wesley Enterprises is a long-term care facility. The organization was recently cited for deficiencies including infectious disease planning and staffing deficiencies. The CEO has decided to hire a consulting firm to evaluate its current processes and make recommendations for improvement. Upon initial review, the consulting firm has determined that Wesley is utilizing operational processes … Read more
Competency Examine regulatory and ethical issues related to the use and management of health information technology. Scenario The HIT Innovation Steering Committee within an organization is proactively looking at data breaches of other organizations to assist them with minimizing the risk to their data security and privacy. As an intern at this organization, you are to investigate … Read more
Scenario The issue of access to quality healthcare remains a challenge in the United States. Inadequate access is more pervasive in rural communities. Most efforts to improve access have not yielded the desired results. Studies suggest that rural healthcare has changed significantly within the past decade as a result of healthcare financing, the emergence of … Read more
Scenario After an evaluation of its current financial status and an assessment of future industry trends, the governing board for Metropolitan Memorial has approved its CEO’s request to expand operations into the rural areas of the state. Many of the rural residents rely upon Medicare and Medicaid for the financing of their healthcare needs. … Read more
Scenario In an ongoing effort to explore the feasibility of expanding services into rural areas of the state, leadership at Memorial Hospital has determined that conducting a review of its financial condition will be essential to ensuring the organization’s ability to successfully achieve its expansion goals. Instructions The CFO has provided you with a … Read more
Scenario Upon reviewing the annual budget and fiscal standing of Metropolitan Memorial, the CFO has identified shortfalls that will impact the funding of its proposed expansion into rural communities. In order to secure adequate funding from the Board, the operational team must reduce current operating budget by a million dollars. Instructions The CFO requests that you draft … Read more
*Two Question Assignment* Write (2) 200-250 words reply to the questions below. APA 6 format, in-text citation, Please provide a copy of all references used. Use at least two (2) scholarly references to substantiate your work. Assignment Details: #1 Research a real-world company, such as Walmart, Starbucks, or Apple, that has expanded operations internationally. Write … Read more