describe the fiscal impact of the growth and aging of the population on long-term care services, and take a position as to whether or not the federal government should continue to provide subsidies to offset the cost to families utilizing long-term care services.
Do No Harm and Financing for an Aging Population “Do No Harm and Financing for an Aging Population” Please respond to the following: Take a position as to whether or not nursing homes should have the authority to restrain a resident. Next, determine who should be held liable if the resident sustains injuries while being […]
What is the contribution of a patient management protocol?
Please discuss the follow question(s) as it pertains to the US Healthcare System. State your reasons for your opinion and where possible use support from your text or other readings. Why should clinical performance be focused on outcomes? Why is it necessary to differentiate the concepts of quality, appropriateness, economy, and efficiency? Why is it […]
Propose a specific electronic health/medical records (EH/MR) program that is HIPAA compliant
The most important function of information technology (IT) for the managed care organization (MCO) is to support the business of the MCO. How the IT department aligns with the operational dynamics of the MCO is a vital management consideration. A well-functioning IT department will help the MCO reduce risk (i.e., costs). The IT department should […]
Evaluate industry dynamics that would influence your organization’s decision to participate in an ACO.
Urban and rural health care organizations throughout the industry are working together to coordinate care for Medicare patients. Accountable Care Organization (ACO) programs were established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help facilitate this cooperation. Select a type of health care organization that would accept Medicare patients (e.g., family practice, hospital, urgent […]
What does Autonomy mean to you?
1. Read the Case Presentation on page 63 (in 4th Edition) of Burkhardt & Nathaniel. This is in Chapter 3 Part 1, the section titled Noncompliance vs Autonomy a.What does Autonomy mean to you? b. Comment on the statement: It is easy to honor a patient’s autonomy when they agree with us. c. Was Cora’s […]
If someone were to say to you, “Qualitative research is not real science,” how would you respond?
Assignment: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies Critiquing the validity and robustness of research featured in journal articles provides a critical foundation for engaging in evidence-based practice. In Weeks 5 and 6, you explored quantitative research designs. In Week 7, you will examine qualitative and mixed methods research designs. For this Assignment, which is […]
Differentiate between strategic management, strategic thinking, strategic planning, and managing strategic momentum.
Assignment 1: Conducting an Environmental Analysis Due Week 4 and worth 300 points For all assignments assume that you are the administrator of a fictitious organization of your choice. The organization can be any type of health care organization such as a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center, clinic, etc. As the administrator, you are faced […]
readiness of the health care organization or network in addressing the health care needs of citizens in the next decade
Nursing Leadership and Management – Reengineering Health Care Research a health care organization or a network that spans several states within the U.S. (example: united healthcare, vanguard, banner healthcare, etc.). Harvard business review online and Hoover’s company records, found in the GCU library, are useful sources. You may also find pertinent information on your organization’s […]
Identify the type of legislation, such as state, federal, scope of practice, reimbursement, loan repayment, or others.
Health Policy Presentation The purpose of this assignment is for you to identify an issue of concern for your role as an advanced practice nurse and to formulate a potential policy change to address that issue. There are many potential issues which can influence your practice setting or other issue which may negatively affect the […]
What biases, attitudes or beliefs do you have about the family unit?
Family Unit: Effect of Biases, Attitudes or Beliefs 1. What biases, attitudes or beliefs do you have about the family unit? 2. Will these biases, attitudes and beliefs affect your ability in dealing with today’s diverse family unit? 3. How have changes in health care policies or trends impacted your practice of nursing? Read More
Analyze the flow of data and information among disparate health information systems to support internal and external business processes
Case Study, Stage 2: Data Flow Among Health Care Systems Before you begin this assignment, be sure you have read the “UMUC Family Clinic Case Study”, the course readings assigned to date, and feedback on your graded Stage 1 assignment. Purpose of this Assignment This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes to enable you […]
Explain how the management of our company, using the mission, vision and/or values to provide guidance, should react to this issue.
The State Healthcare Management Company (a fictitious company) has been established to provide coordinated healthcare to state workers. You are a new manager in this company. Your supervisor has asked you to review your company’s mission, vision, goals and strategies. She/he posed the following questions and has asked you to provide a report (5 – […]