hapter 14 addresses the future of health services delivery including health reform initiatives, politics, innovation, and global threats to the U.S. health care delivery system. Our country’s health care delivery system cannot be separated from health policy (see Ch. 13). Health policy is developed within the political levels of our government (e.g., legislative and executive … Read more
Privacy and confidentiality are the key fundamental elements for building trust between a health care provider and the patient. When compromised or breached, the patient–provider relationship can suffer, making for potentially poor outcomes. In the Privacy and Confidentiality Report template, you will review a real-life scenario in which Ben Smithfield observes potential areas of concern … Read more
· Summary of the article. · Describe how the term you selected was used in the article. · Explain who is impacted by the content presented in the article. Consider the stakeholders in the health care industry and the community
Explain the measures and corresponding data listed in the table. Provide the data table listing the measures and corresponding data points within the presentation. Analyze 2 sources, in addition to Hospital Compare, that you would use to find public information on facilities regarding the measures presented in the scenario. Select 1 measure from the data … Read more
The U.S. government serves a protective purpose, and all laws are intended to safeguard the public from harm. Regulations are authorized specifically in legislation creating the law. Enforcement of the law and related regulations is accomplished by regulatory agencies. For this week’s assignment, you will research 2 federal agencies that play a prominent role in … Read more
(2) From the perspective of an LTC provider, what actions could be implemented to help lower the overall industry claims losses for the LTC insurers in order to preserve the availability of LTC policies to the provider’s residents. Consider that with viable LTC insurance, more consumers can afford expensive LTC services such as assisted living … Read more
The best initiatives will never be implemented if they cannot find financing. As a health care leader and advocate, it is critical that you understand how initiatives are financed, as well as where you can look for financing to help get initiatives started.., delve into exploring financing options and resources as well as your role … Read more
What impact the identified agency has on compliance of regulatory standards? What impact the identified agency has on standards of care? What impact the identified agency has on potential liabilities
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
Assignment Content Competencies Analyze the history of healthcare quality improvement and how it shapes current and future quality initiatives. Evaluate patient care clinical outcomes using quality improvement principles. Evaluate healthcare quality measures and their use in diverse populations and settings. Apply models of quality improvement to institutional challenges within the healthcare industry. Develop strategies to … Read more