In addition to reading the case study, Rural Health Clinic Exchanges Information With Hospitals and Physicians for Improved Coordination of CareLinks to an external site., use the Internet or Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to research the most widely used electronic health record programs in health organizations today. Discuss how this new EMR system … Read more
Imagine that over the past few months you have participated in several organizational projects and met many new people. The opportunities to collaborate and demonstrate your emerging skills as a leader prompted you to think about applying for a new position. After exploring online job postings, you prepared a resume and submitted the application to … Read more
Quality Tactics and the Logistics and Supply Chain Functions (300) Identify what tools are applicable internally and why Identify and explain what tools are applicable externally with vendors Include your cited references from three new sources
Week 3: General Quality Strategies and Tools (300) Create a comparative table that shows the various definitions, risks, and value of each of the following quality management tactics: Establishing customer expectations Designing quality Defining metrics Mistake-proofing Kaizen Six Sigma
Week 1: Introduction (250) You will prepare an outline of the Quality Control Manual. The first part of the manual will be the Introduction. Provide a history of the quality management evolution and why it is needed. List and discuss 2–3 of the specific directions that companies are adopting in terms of strategic quality management. Clearly … Read more
Assignment Content Competency Compare and contrast the role of finance and economics in the management of health systems in the U.S. and international markets. Employ contemporary economic principles that guide resource allocation decisions in health organizations. Evaluate the role and impact of financial principles on healthcare organizations. Analyze financial statements to assess performance and to … Read more
U.S. health care spending grew 3.6 percent in 2013, reaching $2.9 trillion or $9,255 per person. As a share of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, health spending accounted for 17.4 percent. Using the above information and other information you will be directed to below, do the following: Define the economic principle of opportunity cost. Locate … Read more
In order to successfully complete each weekly discussion assignment, you will need to address all items included in the discussion topic/question, respond to peers thoughtfully, add value to the discussion, and apply ideas, insights, or concepts from scholarly sources, such as: journal articles, assigned readings, textbook material, lectures, course materials, or authoritative websites. For specific … Read more
Use the Internet to research one recent health care organization’s alliance, and compile the factors that led to the alliance. Distinguish the factors that are most important in carrying out a successful health care organization’s merger or acquisition. Defend at least one reason why health care organization alliances are sometimes necessary. Provide a rationale for … Read more
Competency Assess the efficacy of quality improvement processes. Scenario You 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 meeting, … Read more