South Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations Case Study Project

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South Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations Case Study Project

Read the following article:

Hospital at Home Program in New Mexico Improves Care Quality and Patient Satisfaction while Reducing Costs

Complete a detailed case study analysis of the given case, using the process described in Analyzing Strategic Health Care Cases in your course textbook Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations.

Your completed case study analysis report will include the following sections:

  • Executive summary
  • Key issues
  • Situational analysis
  • Strategy formulation
  • Recommendation
  • Implementation strategies
  • Benchmarks for success and contingency plans

Resources

Gorski, L. A. (2016). Implementing home health standards in clinical practice. Home Healthcare Now, 34(2), 76.

Ticona, L., & Schulman, K. A. (2016). Extreme home makeover — the role of intensive home health care. The New England Journal of Medicine, 375(18), 1707.

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your assignment should be addressed in a 2- to 3-page document.

Submission Details:

  • Support your responses with examples.
  • Cite any sources in APA format..

This Template Must Be Used:

the weekly case study and is very specific-this template must be used for all case studies: Not utilizing this template will decrease your grade significantly.

1..Ex Summary-No more than 2 paragraphs be very detailed and do not be repetitive

2…Key Issues, any issue which may significantly impact the desired outcome either negatively or positively-usually 6-8 or more key issues exists and should be presented in a bullet form for clarity

3…Situational Analysis -is your SWOT Analysis-you are required to use a SWOT Graph/Chart

4.. Strategy Formulation-is a detailed narrative explaining what the organization must do to achieve its desired outcome. Generally, should be 3-4 paragraphs

5...Recommendations–may be for or against but should support a positive outcome for the organization

6...Implementation Strategies-should also be presented in Bullet form for clarity and include specific steps which must be implemented/started to insure a successful outcome.

7...Benchmarks and Contingency Section -Break this out into 4 fictional quarters of a year and indicate what major events should happen each quarter so that the organization moves forward with their desired project/outcome and if it fails suggest a Contingency Plan which is your own idea and expressed in just two or three sentences.

 

Medical Office Database ERD System Design And Business Rules

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Medical Office Database ERD System Design And Business Rules

A small medical office needs a database system designed. The design starts with a visualized conceptualization carried by an entity-relationship diagram (ERD). Create this ERD by completing the following steps:

  1. Identify all involved in the database system so your ERD accurately “captures” the entire process, actors, and relationships (e.g., staff, patients, suppliers, carriers, etc.).
  2. Identify and list entities and attributes for each entity.
  3. Make sure you designate an attribute to serve as a primary key per each entity. Explain why that attribute “deserves” to be designated a primary key.
  4. Briefly define business rules. (Example: One patient can’t schedule more than one appointment at a time.)

It is important that you have a clear understanding of key concepts such as entity, attribute, primary key, foreign key, referential integrity, relationships, ERD, etc., before starting to work on the assignment.
Example:
Entity – Nurse
Attributes: Employee ID (Primary Key), Name, Address, DOB, SSN, License Number.

The ERD should be created using one of the following options:

  1. Draw using a free drawing tool available online, such as SmartDraw (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or Lucid Chart (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  2. Draw using software you already own, such as Visio (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. or Argo UML (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  3. Draw by hand and take a snapshot with a camera.

It is not important how you draw the diagram, as long as it effectively conceptualizes the database system design and “captures” the system accurately. The diagram must be imported or inserted into a Word document and accompanied by an APA-formatted cover page.

 

Operations Planning for Group Medical Practice

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Operations Planning for Group Medical Practice

Imagine that a group of physicians who are planning to open a single-specialty group practice has hired you as a consultant. Your job is to advise the physicians in creating a business plan that includes management strategies that will help ensure their success. The physicians have stipulated that the plan must promote medical excellence and limit their exposure to risks associated with the practice of medicine and the operational functions of the practice. In addition, they are aware that a public health emergency or natural disaster could have had a significant impact on their practice, and want to include a strategy for emergency preparedness as part of their plan so that they will be able to manage their patients and help serve the community as needed.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Compare and contrast the two (2) main levels (i.e., internal comparison and external comparison) of financial benchmarking. Next, analyze the strategic purpose of each level of benchmarking and specify the overall importance of benchmarking as a financial planning tool for a medical practice.
  2. Recommend a Health Information Technology (HIT) system that includes an Electronic Health Record (EHR) for the new practice to implement. Support your recommendation by determining three (3) main benefits of having this type of system for the practice.
  3. According to the text (page 368), some of the main areas of risk exposure for a group practice include: property (general liability and safety), technology, and financial practices. Determine one (1) specific hazard associated with one (1) of these risk categories and propose a strategy to mitigate the impact this risk could have on the practice. Support your analysis with a real-life example.
  4. Determine the main functions of the practice that will need to remain operational before, during, and / or after a natural disaster or public health emergency. Next, suggest a strategy that the practice should take to maintain communication with employees and patients, secure patient and financial records, and ensure that resources will available to care for patients during a disaster or emergency. Provide a rationale for your response.
  5. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.
  6. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
    1. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
    2. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
    3. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.

Impact of Interruptions on Perioperative Practice

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Impact of Interruptions on Perioperative Practice

i need to do medical assignment regarding to operations rooms. my topicis is : The Impact of Interruptions on perioperative practice

I need 2000 words in arranged assignment (so please please please without copy paste or any kind of it because I don’t want simularity or plagirsm or unfair practice ). I my assignment with different references , with print screen .and harferd style and appendix . as well if I got good marks in this assignment I will do my remains assignment with last dissertation that 10000 words with same tutor.

I need assignment structure as attachment files below ,and I have attached one example as well please read it:

1-Introduction:100 words include : general difination then main problem then specific problem then the aim that I had chosen

(The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of the interruptions and distraction in anaesthesia practice toward the patient safety)

2-Method::500

Main body:1300 ( as well regading to 3 or 4 problems like bad behaviour ,noise and monitors etc) :

Conclusion::100

The final structure of assignment should be as the form:1. Clear identification of topic/issue in healthcare practice with appropriate justification for choice. Introduction. Approx 100 words.

The written work should include a general background section introducing the topic or issue selected. This could be the history behind the topic (don’t go back too far in time!); it could be the cultural setting of the topic; the political, economic or a current development.

A clear rationale for the topic choice must be provided with appropriate links made to relevant literature, evidence, policy or guidelines.

2. Describe the method(s) taken to source the evidence usedincluding rationale for sources chosen and presentation of data in a summary table. Approx 500 words

The written work should include a brief description of the literature search strategy used to obtain the literature and/or evidence. Databases, keywords, search specific criteria including limitations and numbers of hits and method of identifying key literature should be recorded.

The summary table should be included as an appendix at the end of the text and reference list and include a collation of the key search strategy employed for the assignment to enable replication.

3. Analyse the evidence gathered, indicating where there is debate around the topic and the relevance and implications to the clinical area. Approx 1300 words.

The written work should utilise a logical, systematic approach to the examination of the evidence, clearly demonstrating the ability to question, compare and contrast information presented.

Accuracy of information within the written work is very important, must be appropriate to the topic of choice and supported with credible sources of literature.

Critical analysis (as in a questioning approach) of the evidence and discussion of the findings should be clearly shown throughout the work. Evaluation of the sources and your findings may be shown through development of rational and sound points and through appraisal of multiple sources within the work.

Comprehensive understanding of the evidence should be demonstrated throughout; employing an enquiring and analytical approach will indicate the ability to study at degree level.

4. Conclusion. Approx 100 words.

Summary paragraph/s representing the main conclusions and key points obtained from the literature should be explicitly identifiable in the written work. The key findings should be examined and consideration given to the integration into clinical workplace. Only reference referred to in the main body of your work should be used here.

Consideration of sources in isolation with minimal or no comparison and evaluation of the relevance of the evidence and/or description of information will only gain minimal marks

Presentation and referencing

Marks will be awarded for written work that is neatly and accurately presented, in-line with Cardiff University guidance. Written work should demonstrate attention to detail and should be grammatically correct with no spelling, syntax or vocabulary errors.

Marks will be gained in this section for consistent, accurate and appropriate referencing which should be compiled and submitted in a list format at the end of the assignment. Adherence to the guidelines for Harvard referencing must be demonstrated in the written work and the end list.

Effect of Tube Cuff Pressure on Postoperative Sore Throat

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 Effect of Tube Cuff Pressure on Postoperative Sore Throat

make assignment for 2000 word .in The effect of tube cuff pressure on postoperative sore throat as guideline that in attached file .with Harvard style and there are some articles you might be useful for assignment.

this my aim about this search The aim is showed how can to reduce the effect of cuff pressures in sore throat after surgery in adult and children and the effectiveness of measures to reduce its incidence.

Second Line Treatment for Cold & Fever

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 Second Line Treatment for Cold & Fever

Using the powerpoint already started finish the Cold remedies section of the powerpoint (grey slides).

Part 1) Using various sources look up first line treatment and second line treatment for the following conditions : Colds, Cough, Fever, Decongestants and antihistamines, anti-tussives (grey slides)

PUT IMPORTANT DRUG COUNSELING INFORMATION/Exclusion for treatment in each slide!!!

Part 2) After you finish the powerpoint, take the whole powerpoint, both the cold remidies and herbal supplements section and make a nice looking handout out of it.

use sources such as handbook of nonprescription drugs, drug facts and comparisons and pharmacist letter

Managed Care and Health Care Delivery in The US Project

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 Managed Care and Health Care Delivery in The US Project

The overall goal of the Session Long Project in this course is to examine health care delivery in the United States from a personal perspective and provide recommendations for improvement.

According to the United States Census Bureau (2016), rural areas cover 97% of the nation’s land area, but contain 19.3 percent of the population (about 60 million people). Access to health care services is vital to good health; however, U.S. rural residents face a variety of access barriers. For rural residents to have sufficient health care access, necessary and appropriate services must be available and obtainable in a timely manner.

Rural Health Information Hub. (2017). Healthcare access in rural communities. Retrieved from https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/healthcare-access

United States Census Bureau. (2016). New census data show differences between urban and rural populations. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016/cb16-210.html

For Module 2 SLP, you are employed at a non-profit organization in rural Minot, North Dakota (population ≈ 49,000). As the Lead Health care Project Manager, you have been charged with developing a project charter for the new “Rural Health Improvement” project. This project goal is to increase access to health care services in the area. Based on your module reading and your own research, include the following in your project charter:

  1. Factors of your project (i.e., aim, time frame, cost, scope, etc.).
  2. Major stakeholders and each stakeholder interest in the project.
  3. At least two innovative approaches to health care delivery.
  4. At least two expected outcomes of your project.

You may use this template as a guide to create your Project Charter.

Use this Guide to Completing Your Project Charter.

SLP ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS

  1. Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to support your project charter.
  2. Limit your paper to 2 pages.
  3. Support your SLP with peer-reviewed articles, using at least 2-3 references. Use the following source for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals:

Information System In Healthcare Discussion Responses

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Information System In Healthcare Discussion Responses

1. According to Fichman, Kohli, & Krisnan (2011), healthcare will benefit from innovative technology and information systems (IS) that can potentially reduce costs and improve outcomes. In the health care field, there are potential medical errors that can happen, which is expensive, increase patient stays, and cost human lives. Therefore, IS can help reduce errors through sensing, controlling, and monitoring. Moreover, there is much critical information that can put at risk, between patients and other parties. If patients’ information is compromised, it can create a dilemma for the organizations.

For IS to be successful, it has to be asses the extent to which it will achieve expected goals (Calman, Kitson, & Hauser, 2007). Our healthcare system cannot afford to engage in new technologies without weighing the risks and benefits. The expansion of technology needs to have a solid base of evidence that shows the cost and value of IT development (Calman, Kitson, & Hauser, 2007 ). The reason for having electronic health records it to have patients data to be easily accessed by other providers in order to provide the best care.

Information systems can improve patient safety and quality care because they can minimize errors and prevent other people from gaining access without authorization.

2. The article is a great read and provides an overview of the role of health information systems and its future implications (Fichman, Kohli, & Krishnan, 2011). It is very important that when potential healthcare risks extend to larger population then the risk of improper resource utilization can put the patient at risk. Therefore, information system should always be developed in conjunction with the idea to support public health policy. The multidisciplinary and team care approach of healthcare needs lesser of the hierarchical structure that exists today. Only through better team based healthcare we can achieve good results (Buljac-Samardzic, Dekker-van Doorn, van Wijngaarden, & van Wijk, 2010; Grumbach & Bodenheimer, 2004; Spence & Reddy, 2011). Evidence based personalized healthcare is the future that may drive consumer to actively participate in healthcare decisions with their caregiver. Thus, access to health information will be a crucial element in the design for future technology(Engelhardt, 2017; Kannampallil et al., 2013) . The future new design of health information systems that complements the clinician’s cognition and improves patient safety will drive our healthcare forward.

US Foods and Healthy Eating

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US Foods and Healthy Eating

Please read and provide assistance with writing in the part of the SWOT analysis of this group essay. Not just points please refer to how the SWOT section format is being used. Bullets with supporting paragraphs. Not a lot is being asked just follow what the essay has thus far.

What is needed to be done is the Environmental Opportunities section which is on the 8th page of the paper i have provided.

I have attached the long paper and I will provide a link to the website that this essay is based on. Feel free to use other references but please provide the answer and the references in a separate document.

https://www.geisinger.org/freshfoodfarmacy

Inferential and Descriptive Statistics

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 Inferential and Descriptive Statistics

Please complete all parts

Part 1

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

  • Access 1 article related to health care research that is centered on improving health care outcomes and provide a summary.
  • The summary must include intentional usage of statistical terminology associated with the article.
  • Include a brief description of the terminology used within the research article.
  • Distinguish between the inferential and descriptive statistics discussed in the research.
  • How are inferential and descriptive statistics used to make health care business decisions on a daily basis?

Part 2

You are the manager in charge of leading the new data-driven quality improvement initiative in preparation for a Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation visit for AKT Hospital. In preparation for this visit, you will create a 3-4 page newsletter for your staff discussing the purpose of health care statistics. The newsletter will be a creative approach to presenting staff with the new data-driven quality improvement initiative in preparation for the TJC accreditation visit.

The newsletter should include the following:

  • A summary of at least 2 real-world articles related to quality improvement initiatives in health care in the United States.
  • A discussion on TJC and why organizations seek accreditation in general.
  • An example of the types of data that will be considered as part of a data-driven quality improvement initiative for health care entities (specifically hospitals).
  • The role that descriptive and inferential statistics play in the data analysis process for improving quality of care. Use real-world examples.

Part 3

ithin the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

  • As the administrator for AKT hospital that has been placed in charge of the quality improvement initiative, describe how health care data is collected and used to run health care organizations as a business and improve the health of the community.
  • Provide examples of specific databases that can be used to ensure that the organization meets accreditation standards and are able to create intervention initiatives.
  • How can the information be used to assess population health needs, conduct a marketing assessment, evaluate health care outcomes, make predictions, and improve the overall quality of health care provided?

Part 4

As part of the ongoing training for staff at AKT Hospital, you have been tasked to create to create a PowerPoint presentation with 10-12 slides about various organizations that conduct health care research:

  • The presentation will include a list of 8-10 organizations that conduct health care statistical research.
  • Each slide will have 4-6 bullets and 100-150 words of speaker’s notes and pictures. Describe the organization, the type of statistical research that the organization conducts, and examples of the type of information that can be found in each database.
  • Students will choose 1 of the organizations and include step-by-step directions on how to conduct an analysis within the database.
  • Conduct an analysis within the organization’s database, explain the type of information that was retrieved in the analysis, and provide real-world examples of how the information can be used to create interventions, improve quality, and/or help to prepare an organization to meet accreditation standards.
  • Provide examples of how health care statistics are used in business for marketing research, advertising, operations, finance, and economics analysis.

Part 5

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

  • Describe the steps in the research design process. Be sure to use specific terminology related to research design and include a discussion on the steps to effective research design.
  • How does research design differ from research methods?
  • Based on the information you researched, how would you develop a plan regarding for data collection and the database selection process when preparing to create a new initiative?
  • How important is it for health care researchers to use appropriate statistical tools and databases to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of data?
  • Use sites such as CDC and Healthy People to find real-world examples of research-based interventions. Describe how the research was conducted and used to create a health care improvement initiative or intervention. What type of databases might be helpful in helping to conduct similar research?

Part 6

In preparation for a meeting with upper-level management, you decide to conduct research on the role of statistical forecasting in decision analysis.

Write a paper of 3-4 pages discussing the importance of accreditation and credentialing, strategies for quality improvement, and the role of statistics and statistical forecasting in the process. Your paper should address the following:

  • What are the steps involved in the statistical forecasting process?
  • Provide at least 3 examples of statistical analysis tools used for forecasting.
  • What role does statistical forecasting play in the quantitative health care decision analysis process?
  • How can forecasting used to determine the needs within an organization for purposes of quality improvement?
  • Your discussion should include how you can use statistical forecasting related to patient treatment, readmissions, emergency room (ER) wait times, and so forth as a means of determining what areas to focus on for the quality initiative.

Part 7

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

As part of the accreditation quality improvement initiative, you have must decide how you will communicate the information with your staff. Complete the following:

  • Provide 3 examples of how to effectively communicate statistical data outcomes.
  • Include pictorial examples as an attachment or embedded within the body of the post.
  • Which of the 3 examples that you included are the best in your opinion for communicating information regarding the current initiative to your staff and upper management?
  • How can reviewing the statistical data aid in the development of interorganizational policies and programs to improve outcomes that align with an organization’s strategic plan?

Part 8

Based on your review of the data, you have identified 3 key areas of concern that you would like to address as part of the quality improvement initiative. If not addressed, these areas of concern may affect the organizations accreditation and/or profitability:

  • Patients are having to wait for extended periods of time in the emergency room (ER).
  • AKT is not implementing effective capacity management strategies for the resources that are currently available.
  • There are a high number of readmissions due to patients being discharged too early.

You decide to work with staff and management to develop and implement new policies that are grounded in evidence-based practice (EBP). To communicate the new policies with the staff, you will write a 2-page memo addressing the areas of concern and the new EBP policies that now be in place. In the memo, address the following:

  • Discuss the 3 areas of concern and how these can affect accreditation and/or financial status of the organization.
  • What is evidence-based practice?
  • How can evidence-based practice approaches be used to improve health care outcomes?
  • A set of new policies and procedures that includes 2-3 strategies based on EBP approaches for each area of concern that will be effective immediately
  • The memo should cite specific examples from the research reviewed regarding EBP approaches to resolving the issues.

Part 9

Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 400-600 words on the following:

  • What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
  • How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
  • What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
  • The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.

Part 10

In Week 4, you identified some immediate areas of concern that you were able to effectively address. You must present the final phase of your improvement plan to your staff and upper-level management. You will create a presentation of 15-20 slides. Each slide will have 4-6 bullets and 100-150 words of speakers notes. The presentation will address the following areas:

In preparation for the accreditation visit for AKT, choose 1 health care accrediting and credentialing organization.

  • Select a quality improvement focus (QIF) area to improve patient outcomes in beyond the 3 issues that you identified and addressed in Week 4.
  • Discuss the selected accreditation agency related to the QIF and why the organization is seeking this particular agency for credentialing.
  • As part of the quality improvement initiative, select 3-4 related accrediting standards that the organization will use as the basis for the quality improvement plan.
  • Provide a clear mission statement and set of 3-4 specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) goals for the QIF initiative.
  • Using the online database provided the by the organization you selected conduct an analysis.
  • Provide general statistical data related to the QIF.
  • Discuss specific health care examples of local, state, and national policies that have been developed to improve this QIF based on evidence-based practice research.
  • What internal policies do you plan to implement based on evidence-based practice approaches to ensure your organization meets these standards?
  • Develop a plan that includes strategies for your facility to improve patient outcomes regarding the QIF.
  • Describe how the QIF initiative can be incorporated to the organization’s overall strategic plan.
  • Describe how you plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the initiative.
  • Each slide will have 4-6 bullets and 100-150 words of speaker’s notes and pictures.