What do you think of Jennifer’s assumption that a schedule may discourage people from getting vaccinated? Wouldn’t a long wait be even worse? Should Jennifer advocate the use of the simulation software in the clinics or in the hospital? Why?
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HCA 340
Discussion Board Assignment #2
Chapter 3-Hospitals: Health Information Technology
Assigned Readings: Chapter 3
Answer the following questions:
1. Given the complex problems of system interoperability resulting from vendors’ differing software and data management platforms, should the federal government become involved in regulating the features and types of HIT software products available on the market?
2. Discuss the definitions, roles and interplay among the three essential components of successful HIT implementation: technology, policies and procedures and organization culture.
3. Describe and discuss some major reasons for HIT implementation failures.
4. One goal of EHRs is to facilitate providers’ sharing of clinical information with patients to encourage patient involvement in decision-making about treatment plans. What might be some the potential advantages and disadvantages to providers and patients of sharing this information?
For your final project, you will be researching an individual and their contribution to community and public health. Because of the size of this project, you will be doing the first part of this project in Week 3 then adding the final portion in Week 5. You have the option of writing a paper or putting together a presentation. Details are below the outline. Overall, you will be researching an historical figure in the public health world, their contribution to public health, and how their work helped shape the public health system. Furthermore, you will be analyzing how their contribution from the past continues to contribute to today’s public health system and how it might guide future work within the industry.
Follow this outline to help formulate your paper or presentation:
ACTION: Select one of the historical figures and their associated public health topic
ACTION: Research the individual’s background
ACTION: Research the barriers and issue of the time
ACTION: Think about how this person overcame the barriers and issues
ACTION: Think about the importance of the contribution to community/public health at the time
You have a choice of which format you wish to present your findings:
Format 1: Written Paper
Future Direction of Health Care
In a three- to five-page paper:
Your paper must be three to five double-spaced pages (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a minimum of two scholarly sources that were published within the last five years. One source must be obtained from the Ashford University Library.
Contact a health care professional and arrange to conduct an interview. Use the interview to understand the ethical perspective of the health care professional regarding the following:
Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper based on the interview in which you address the following:
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Healthcare
: Undergraduate
: Essay
: English (U.S.)
: 2 pages/550 words
:APA
Health Care Delivery
: Topic 1: Disease Process Choose a payer type (Blue Cross Blue Shield) that is different from your choices in our discussions this week. Compare the costs of covering healthcare services provided by this insurance in your area. What insurance type is best suited for healthcare coverage of your hypothetical obesity patient�s disease type?
Select a topic connected to your field of study or professional field. When considering topic choices, select topics that fall under the broad umbrella of your field of study. Consider the following examples:
Click here for additional information on topics and trending topics.
Research your topic and provide links to information on that topic from the following locations (one link in each category is required):
Click here for additional information on platforms such as Twitter, Wikis, and News outlets.
Step 2:
Answer the following questions to compare and contrast the audience, purpose, and credibility of each of your three different sources:
Analysis of Audience, Purpose, & Source Credibility:
Berke, D. M. (2016). Drive-by-doctoring: Contractual issues and regulatory solutions to increase patient protection from surprise medical bills. American Journal of Law and Medicine, 42(1), 170-189. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0098858816644720
Computers, software; minimizing Medicare fraud internally. (2015). State & Local Health Law Weekly, 23.
DuBois, J. M., Walsh, H. A., Chibnall, J. T., Anderson, E. E., Eggers, M. R., Fowose, M., & Ziobrowski, H. (2017). Sexual violation of patients by physicians: A mixed-methods, exploratory analysis of 101 cases. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment. ePub. Retrieved from: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1079063217712217
Hospitals sued: Claims of sexual abuse, harassment. (2016, April 1) Healthcare Risk Management, 38(4). Retrieved from the Trident Online Library.
Kim, C. J. (2014). The trial of Conrad Murray: Prosecuting physicians for criminally negligent over-prescription. American Criminal Law Review 51(517). Retrieved from: http://www.americancriminallawreview.com/files/3214/0943/7056/Kim.pdf
Licensed professional counselors sentenced for roles in $9.5 million fraudulent billing health care fraud scheme to siphon and steal money from workers’ compensation program. (2016). Lanham: Federal Information & News Dispatch, Inc.
New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners imposes 5-year suspension on former prison doctor whose ‘gross negligence’ contributed to the death of state prison inmate in 2009 (2016, Aug 04). US Fed News Service. Retrieved from the Trident Online Library.
Showalter, J. S. (2015) Chapter 1: The Anglo-American legal system. In The law of healthcare administration. Chicago: Health Administration Press.
Showalter, J. S. (2015) Chapter 15: Fraud laws and corporate compliance. In The law of healthcare administration. Chicago: Health Administration Press.
Teegardin, C., Robbins, D., Ernsthausen, J., & Hart, A. (2016) Doctors & sexual abuse. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved from: http://doctors.ajc.com/
U.S. Department of Justice (2016, July 6). Dental management company Benevis and its affiliated Kool Smiles Dental Clinics to pay $23.9 million to settle False Claims Act allegations relating to medically unnecessary pediatric dental services. Retrieved from: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/dental-management-company-benevis-and-its-affiliated-kool-smiles-dental-clinics-pay-239
Benevis, Kool Smiles to pay $23.9 million in settlement with Department of Justice. (2018, Jan 12). ADA News. Retrieved from https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/january/benevis-kool-smiles-to-pay-239-million-in-settlement-with-department-of-justice
Dance, S. (2014, Sep 03) Dando won’t face trial: Sexual assault charges dropped; doctor gives up his state license. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved from the Trident Online Library.
Metrick, B. (2017, Mar 02). Doctor guilty of sexual assault, drugging. Public Opinion. Retrieved from the Trident Online Library.
Sanderson, S. (2018, Jan 26) Casper doctor found guilty of sexually assaulting patients. Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved from: http://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/casper-doctor-found-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-patients/article_e323fd54-ad21-5681-a70e-639d589274f0.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1
Temecula doctor convicted of 25 charges in sexual assault case. (2017, March 1). Temecula Patch.Retrieved from: https://patch.com/california/temecula/temecula-doctor-convicted-25-charges-sexual-assault-case
Twohey, M. (2010, Apr 30) Women charged rape; doctor still practiced: Since 2000, 7 women have accused Dr. Bruce Sylvester Smith of sexual assault. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved from: http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/chi-100430doctor-story.html
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
The 2018 trial of gymnastics doctor Dr. Larry Nassar has shone a light on sexual abuse and misconduct by medical professionals. After reviewing the background literature, discuss the following in a 3- to 5-page paper.
State report cards retrieved from: Datar, S. (2016). State report cards: How well does your state protect patients? The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved from: http://doctors.ajc.com/states/
Watch
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g04U8SeWWgE
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgUpjgUUM0o
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECKjQ8nmiWA
turn in a two page summary of your findings, including any personal experience you have had or know of regarding this topic
Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,000-1,250 word paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing environment.
Include the following:
You are required to cite to a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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