Diversity And Diversity In Healthcare

Over the past ten years, I’ve seen the merging or acquisition of many hospitals and healthcare facilities (i.e., Aria buying Frankford Hospital Systems), giving the joint venture the competitive advantage in the marketplace (Harrison, p. 188, 2016). Besides having a competitive edge, this model has increased innovation combined with shared expertise, technology, and collaborative research. The joint venture continuum of care aligns with the same strategy and vision, trust and values; subsequently, the operational and financial goals are in sync as well. However, the disadvantage to this is if the above characteristics do not have similarities, there is a chance that the joint venture has an increase of eventual breakdown or

Many barriers prevent nurses from being able to respond effectively to rapidly changing health care settings and evolving health care system. These barriers need to be overcome to ensure that nurses are well- positioned to lead changes and advance health.(IOM, Leading Change, A advancing health). More nurse need to be prepared to help lead improvements in health care quality, safety, access, and value. A recent survey of one thousand hospitals in the United States by the America Hospital Association found that nurses account for six percent of hospital board members, while Physicians account for twenty percent. It is time for nurses to see themselves as decision maker and be able to influence health outcomes.

There are of course challenges; a growing population, people living longer, a vast array of new treatments, patients making lifestyle choices now, which affect their health so poorly in the future. Yes, there are cases of demand overcoming capacity inside our health system, and some waits are unacceptably long. But the vast majority of the 17,000 patients who will spend tonight in our hospitals, or the 1,000 patients who have their surgery today, get excellent care – and we are proud of this. Letting nurses and midwives get on with the job, instead of being weighed down with red tape is feedback I have been getting across the system for years.

Management and quality improvement are essential in clinical practice and healthcare. The focus of this piece of writing is to discuss the impact of leadership and quality improvement in improving the quality of healthcare for patients. Leadership and quality improvement practices are essential in providing high quality patient care, it should not be considered to be an issue beyond the staff nurse Leadership Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills Communication skills are essential for effective leadership. The healthcare organisation is complex and fast paced, the need to be heard and understood is critical to the delivery of high quality care. Leaders listen to those around them, they are willing to accept the diverse set of views

The report recognizes the significance of cultivating and promoting leaders in nursing and how it helps nurses in improving health care and advancing their profession. The nurses’ roles as leaders require them to participate as full partners in healthcare redesigning efforts, exhibit accountability for their contribution in enhancing good quality care as well as to collaborate with other healthcare professional (Masters, 2015). “Nurses can assume leadership roles in the area of health policy by participating in decision-making and getting involved in health care reform efforts and implementation” (Institute of Medicine, 2011). Besides, nurses can be proactive participants of advisory boards responsible for making policy decisions regarding the advancement of health systems and improvement of patient care. In order to increase the competency of nurses in assuming these roles of leadership, the IOM report recommends that programs of nursing education should incorporate leadership competencies in their curriculum (Institute of Medicine,

Organizational Culture and Nursing Leadership Organizational culture is defined as "the set of key values, assumptions, understandings, and norms that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members as correct," (Azanza, Moriano, & Molero, 2013). Organizational culture and leadership has been shown to have a direct correlation to staff retention, staff satisfaction, and work performance, especially in the nursing workforce. Although they each work in their own way, they are both important concepts in building a strong organization and impact one another in different ways. The relationship between organizational culture and leadership contributes to either the increase or decrease in performance, staff retention, and satisfaction. Hospital administrators continue to place a strong focus on evidence based practice and research to increase these factors in an effort to provide the highest level of patient care.

Dorothea Orem theory in practice Student’s Name Course/Number Due Date Faculty Name Dorothea Orem theory in practice Nursing theory refers to the body of knowledge which supports nursing practice by linking nursing research, knowledge and practice. The Healthy People Database estimates that in 2010 the population of aging people was 40 million, and the figure is expected to rise to about 70 million by 2030. The major health concerns regarding this aging population will be intervening, managing and treating chronic diseases.

3. In a 1-2 page paper using separate headings which follows APA format, address the following: What kind of healthcare institutions uses the two forms? Be specific and provide examples. How do the two forms differ? What types of patient information, codes,

Health equity has become an increasingly popular research topic during the past 25 years. The increased popularity as a research topic reflects that a growth of interest in health equity on the part of policy makers, donors, non-government organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders[1]. Hundreds of published papers on the health equity have uncovered that many countries in the world have been implementing the reforms of the healthcare systems, in ways which are management systems of the healthcare are being improved and modernized financially and technically. The main aim of the reforms in most low and developing countries is to provide universal health coverage to the citizens[2]. The universal health coverage (UHC) refers to securing the

Zutshi 1 ENC 1101 20 September 2014 Universal Healthcare: America's Savior? A long debated hot topic, the implementation of Universal Healthcare within the United States is growing in importance as the currently administered health care system is one of the worst out of all developed, and even some under-developed countries. Many countries ensure healthcare to their citizens as a basic right, while in the United States there are approximately 45 million uninsured, and many more under-insured.

This department serves as a single point of contact for access to programs and services for health education that enables individuals to become active participants in their healthcare, and connects them to needed tertiary programs and services. Staffs maintain ongoing relationships with community partners and service providers to ensure connectivity and collaboration to meet our goal of improving the health status of our community. Since its founding in 1990, Crozer-Keystone Health System has committed itself to addressing the health-related issues and concerns faced by Delaware County’s 550,000 residents. Guided by the results of biannual community health needs assessments, CKHS identifies high-priority issues to focus on—such as domestic violence, fitness, infant mortality prevention, immunization, nutrition, prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer and smoking

For example, CAQ’s have the potential to improve employment opportunities for many PAs. Dearani and Nowak (2015) argue that “Today’s health care paradigm has to reconcile millions of newly insured Americans with an aging population battling chronic conditions and a shortage of physician specialists… Certified PAs must have the education, experience and skills to deliver quality specialty care” (p. 6). CAQ’s are a way for specialty PAs to formally demonstrate their proficiency and advanced knowledge. In addition, according to Danielsen (2009), Governmental agencies like the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are heightening focus on patient safety and risk management.

To first answer your question about integrated health care systems in the U.S.; the answer is yes, there are some integrated health care systems available with all three delivery methods under one administration. An article titled “100 Integrated Health Systems to Know” listed out 100 of the most successfully integrated systems (Rodak, 2013). Kaiser Permanente is one such system. Considered the world’s largest not-for-profit integrated delivery system; Kaiser was founded in 1945, and currently serves 10.2 million people. It is based in Oakland, California but provide both insurance and health care services to patients across 8 states and the District of Columbia (Overland, 2013).

Medical assistant career professionals can earn a competitive rate for their work, as they are recognized and as a vital member of any health care team. According to information provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor, 2010-11 Edition, the median annual wage and salary, as recent as May 2008, was $28,300 for the typical medical assistant. Career options and professional mobility may vary for individuals based on personal skills, knowledge, local market conditions and whether they posses the distinction of being a certified medical assistant (CMA) or registered medical assistant (RMA). --- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for medical assistants was $29,610

MCFM In our final paper I am asked to think of an organization that I am familiar with and diagnose the need for change and present a plan to transform the organization, utilizing Kotter’s 8-Step Approach. The company that I am familiar with and have worked for in the past is the Montgomery Center for Family Medicine located in Greenwood, SC. Montgomery Center for Family Medicine is the Residency Program for Self Regional Healthcare. Self Regional Healthcare has been named and given the award for Great Workplace Award 2008-2012 for the fifth consecutive year by Gallup®. I worked for this organization from 2006-2011.