Introduction to Topic Medical ethics has traditionally focused on the individual patient, the individual doctor, and the patient-doctor relationship. Today, most care occurs in organizational settings such as group practices, HMOs, PPO’s, and more. Consequently, insurers and other third parties have a huge influence on the exam room. Hospital cultures and policies affect what sick patients experience for both better and worse. This all means that the ethical quality of health care is profoundly influenced by the ethics of organizations and therefore we cannot have ethical health care without ethical organizations.
Florence Nightingale develops an understanding that the environment directly affects a patient’s wellbeing over 100 years ago; her observations are still relevant in today’s healthcare environments. Many public and community health problems could be avoided by application of her theory. Many health promotion programs are based on the application of her theory. The basis for reducing risks of cholera outbreaks in Haiti are all grounded on applying Nightingale’s theory. Nurses and health care providers implement aspects from a few different canons into the process of aiding in infection control and prevention of cholera in Haiti.
Dealing with Difficult Patients in the Medical Field Unit 6 Project Danielle Robinson CM 107 Outline Introduction A. Dealing with the difficult patients can be very stressful to your health if dealt with in the wrong way. B. All medical workers should have the availability to be able to take seminars that a. are offered to them throughout their career to keep them informed and update with b. any changes or new ideas or policies that might come into play on how to c. More effectively handle any or all situations. C. Difficult people are everywhere and dealing if them is an everyday life.
We will look at the stakeholders and their needs and any conflicts that might exist. We will explore the ethical dilemmas that Dr. DoRight faces in his daily job of overseeing Universal Human Care Hospital. Determine at least three (3) different internal and external stakeholders that Dr. DoRight might have to deal with on a daily basis at the hospital. Discuss the duty of loyalty owed to each internal and external stakeholder. There are various different internal and external stakeholders that Dr. DoRight has to deal with on a daily basis.
Enhancing patient safety also contributes to the overall success of the healthcare facility (Potter & Perry, 2013, p.370). Patient safety is a sensitive topic that I feel that must be discussed and addressed very often. The purpose of this paper is providing awareness to patient safety, and how medical errors and lack of safety can compensate patient safety. Review of Literature Patient safety is a growing concern
Teaching Strategies for Special Populations Sarah Dean HCA 331: Introduction to Health Care Education Instructor Nina Bell March 26, 2012 Teaching Strategies for Special Populations The job of a healthcare professional is a never ending job with many responsibilities. That's because there will always be a patient to educate and help them become their own self-care agent. There will always be someone who is sick and needs the help of a health care professional. One of the many things they teach a patient is either how to maintain their health or restore it. They also have to reach out to the families of the patients because they have to know the importance of the rehabilitation efforts and how demanding being part of a community life is necessary for independence.
PICOT Question Hannah Davis Florida Atlantic University February 1, 2015 PICOT QUESTION Background. The problem identified in my nursing situation was a concern of safety for patients in the emergency department who are admitted under the Baker Act. By law, the emergency department is required to hold these clients until medically cleared by a physician. However, this waiting time is often longer than can be expected and due to the laws of the Baker Act, the patient is held against their will until evaluated by a psychiatrist. This course of treatment can be upsetting to the patients and often results in numerous elopement attempts.
I am proposing implementing such a program in your hospital. I realize cost and risk are important concerns to consider before taking on such a program, however I believe the research and suggestions you will find in my report will show how easy such a program will be to set in motion. Thanks in advance for taking the time to review my proposal, and for your consideration. Respectfully, Therapy Pet Program Proposal Prepared for November 4, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………4Benefits………………...…………………………………………………………………………4 Questionnaire Results……………………………………...……………………...………………5 Starting A Program..………………………………………………………………………………6 Patient Eligibility……………………………………………………………………………….....7 Contraindications………………………………………………………………………..………..7 Risks……………………………………………………………………………………………....8 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………...9 References………………………………………………………………………………………..11 ABSTRACT Therapy pet programs have been implemented in thousands of healthcare facilities all over the world. These programs have proven to have immeasurable benefits on patients of all ages and with many different types of illnesses.
Crisis Management Communication Plan Nursing Undergraduate Studies HCS/350 Professor Michael Veal University of Phoenix Avisha Labban Crisis Management Communication Plan Crisis management communication plans are very important for hospitals to have. They should be ready and well equipped for any type of disaster that may come their way. Hospitals should practice drills from time to time so that employees are aware of what to do during a crisis. All over the world there are hospitals that are not prepared for disasters which can lead to confusion if one does occur. There are many steps to follow during a drill.
Emergency Department Bottleneck Proposal University of Phoenix OPS/HC 571 January 23, 2012 Middletown Hospital Bottleneck Proposal In the United States today, receiving quality health care is a challenge. Over the years the challenges in health care have been improving the public health care system, keeping cost under control, improving access and coverage, encouraging healthy behavior, improving quality, strengthening the health workforce, addressing social determinants of health, and encouraging more realistic expectations (Jonas, Knickman, & Kovner, 2008). These challenges concern many health care organizations because of what could happen if the issues are not managed properly. This proposal is to help Middletown Hospital operate efficiently and provide the best quality of care and safety to their patients. Because Middletown Hospital has been receiving a large number of complaints about long waits for care and poor service from 6:00-10:00 p.m., the chief executive officer (CEO) has authorized a Six Sigma Team to analyze root causes and provide recommendations for improvement.