Trinity Hospital must rise to meet their competition. Tertiary Medical Center boasts a strong orthopedic program and a trauma center, while Regional Hospital also boasts strong orthopedic services. The hospitals five year plan calls for distinctive clinical programs and services in the areas of spine, total joint and hand services. Also, the plan calls for comprehensive rehab services and support programs. The hospital plans to emphasize prevention of injury and disease by providing community education, screening and risk assessment and outreach services to underserved communities.
As CEO of Middle field hospital I believe specific strategies need to be developed in order to improve the financial performance of the hospital. One of the problems at Middle field is competition from a nearby hospital. The nearby hospital that competes with Middlefield has opened a wellness center that offers a comprehensive array of preventative and wellness services to the community. This facility is attracting young families to seek services at this location. At Middlefield we have been relying on our reputation too much.
The reason is Chris (CEO) of National Health care want to give something back to Kava because of the good things Kava has done for other countries. The government was seeking assistance from NHC because it is a profitable business to accommodate them in their social needs (Decision in Paradise, 2011). The reason for that is because through NHC’s growth it has demonstrated that it can develop and manage a ineffectual highly efficient organizational structure and processes (Decision in Paradise,
Running Head: HOSPITAL AQUIRED INFECTION Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Kristin Charest Submitted to Ann Walsh in partial fulfillment of Trends II AVRTS PN Program May 29, 2008 Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI’s) currently have a major impact on healthcare today. The startling numbers constitute an endemic if not an epidemic. Is enough being done to protect patient’s as well health care workers, visitors and the community as a whole? They increase healthcare costs as well as morbidity and mortality rates. One of the more prevalent is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Each organization benefits from wider exposure, more referrals, and marketing that is more efficient (McCord, 1999-2012, para. 6). By partnering with a well-respected medical facility the prenatal clinic can improve their reputation, reach a larger number of consumers, and develop a successful marketing
State of Advance Practice/Week 2 Patricia Grayson-Canty Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 510 Leadership and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse Terri Schmitt Professor Spring B 2014 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to further examine the state of advanced practice nursing from a local, state, national, and international perspective. The role of the nurse practitioner (NP) “evolved from the shortage of primary care medical providers in underserved areas in the 1960s” (DeNisco & Barker, 2013, p. 20). NPs became a much needed asset during the Great Society era due to the development of the government health programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Community health Centers that needed care providers. These programs helped
Bonus payments will be given to those doctors and hospitals that provide good quality care. | CON: With an increased population of individuals receiving healthcare from the government, there will be longer wait times, and potential decline in the quality of care given by doctors. | PRO: The PPACA tax promotes the general welfare because it makes health care more widely available and affordable. | CON: Congress is requiring that every person purchase health insurance or face penalties. | PRO: The health reform includes the largest health care tax cut in history for middle class families, helping to make insurance much more affordable for millions of families.
A1a. Building Advantages Trinity Community Hospital must consider the advantages and disadvantages of building, buying and leasing adequate space for the new orthopedic service line. Building a new facility offers the following advantages for the hospital: Customization Trinity Community Hospital can have the new orthopedic building custom built which will give the physicians group the ability to custom design the new facility. Having a custom designed orthopedic facility designed by physicians will give the hospital the capability to focus on the patients and the hospitals five year strategic plans (a diseased –focused clinic and comprehensive medical and surgical center) allowing the organization to maximize productivity and space. Trinity Community Hospital has a long term goal of 2100 surgical cases, 6,500 physical therapy visits and a profit margin of $2,171,500 for its new orthopedic service line.
Health Organization Case Study – UnitedHealth Group Name: Jill Jones School: Nursing School NRS-451v Professor: Smartest Teacher Ever November 25, 2012 Health Organization Case Study UnitedHealth Group was established in 1977 by Richard Burke, under the passion and belief in incorporating superior medical practices and unmatched business management to provide outstanding patient care while improving their health and strengthening the health care system. By 1984, UnitedHealth Group had been versed in realignment of the organization to meet the demands of the population as it had already undergone two reorganizations from Charter Med (1974-1977) to UnitedHealth Corporation (1977-1984) to the present day UnitedHealth Group (1984-present). The health corporation has its headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota and through their mission of making affordable healthcare available to every person and helping them live healthier lives, it has become the largest single health carrier in United States ("Unitedhealth group," 2012) . The purpose of this case study paper is to explore the organizations readiness in accommodating the health care needs of the citizens in the next decade and their strategic plans in addressing the issues of network growth, nurse staffing, resource management and patient satisfaction. Readiness in Addressing the Health Care Needs of the Citizens in the Next Decade UnitedHealth Group works with the country’s largest network of healthcare providers which enables the consumers to make connections that matter, and maintaining consumer engagement.
The author of this assignment works at a District General Hospital on an acute Paediatric Ward .There are two children’s wards within the hospital at different locations. In September a new children’s unit will be opening and both wards will join together. The nursing handover is communicated differently on these wards, so the need for the most effective way to communicate the nursing handover, within the department needs to be assessed, Effective communication is vital in the role that is provided by the nursing team. The author will relate this to the theory and knowledge of communication and interpersonal Skills that is required within nursing. A good nursing handover process is a crucial part of providing quality nursing in