Introduction The 2010 Institute Of Medicine and along with the partnership of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has put forth a landmark report focusing on the future of advancement in nursing . Ensuring that being the largest part of the medical profession nurses are given a chance to play a active part in redesigning the future of our nations healthcare reform .As per the 2010 IOM report it is time to look ahead ,a time to consider and a time to implement meaningful advancements in this drastically changing world of healthcare. The IOM has been involved in constant research and data collection for decades in bringing forth these changes to improve the quality and safety by focusing on three important aspects ,transforming nursing
Each agencies primary goal is prevention, protection, promotion, and preparedness for individuals, families, communities, and society. Without this shared mission the quality of life would cause devastation to the nation, but also globally. IHS works to increase the health of American Indians and Alaskan Natives physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. I chose DHHS as my topic because it is the largest federal agency responsible for the health care and services of the United States. The DHHS is obligated to ensure public safety, health care insurance, technology, quality of care, prevention, promotion, education, and research.
Risk Management Assessment Summary NAME HCS 451 Date INstructor Risk Management Assessment Summary It is important for a healthcare organization to promote and develop secure and successful patient care practices; the conservation of financial resources and the upholding of safe working environments are crucial to its name. Hospitals today face a wide range of risk factors that can determine success or failure, including: * Competitive responses both from other hospitals and physician groups. * Changes in government rules and regulations. * Razor-thin profit margins. * Community relations as expressed through zoning and permitting resistance.
Disasters are natural or man-made events that have a significant impact on the health of the affected community. When a disaster strikes it is imperative for health care providers to be ready to respond quickly and efficiently. Adequate responses are achieved through ongoing training of personnel, establishing and re-evaluating preparedness plans, and coordination among multiple service sectors. Role of Major Public Health Personnel In the simulation, Disaster in Franklin County, multiple public health personnel were involved in the disaster response. These include the County Public Health Director, Environmental Health Specialists, and Community Health Nurses.
International Institutions - This got both merit and distinction guys so go wild x M2: Analyse the role of the UK in upholding international human rights The UK armed forces play a vital role in upholding international human rights by participating in key roles such as, Humanitarian Aid Programmes, Disaster Relief, Peacekeeping, Reconstruction and sending in troops in times of war and conflict. In times of natural disasters, the UK armed forces play a huge role in providing humanitarian aid. This means that they assist in providing food, water, shelter, medical supplies and medical personnel to places struck and affected by natural disasters, such as the Asian tsunami of 2004. This natural disaster caused major damage and fatalities
WGU JIT Task 1 C. Recommendations For your Hospital disaster continuity plan to be successful, it must be designed to fit your specific needs and conditions. The process of establishing realistic objectives based on an assessment of the risks involved, selecting appropriate strategies, and assigning qualified persons to each planning task is fundamental to your success. In the event of an emergency or disaster at your hospital, the following recommendations have been made: * A disaster control center must be created which can be activated quickly and be equipped with enough telephones for local and long-distance communications to the disaster recovery facility. Address the most critical problems first. The plan must address who is to perform specific duties during the recovery period.
The one important element of the Strategic Business Plan for the Delta Fire Department is “How do we get better and what direction are we going?” In order to achieve this element, a comprehensive look at all aspects of the organization and service must be discussed and proposed ways to improve the organization. A SWOT analysis will be conducted to provide valuable input into goal development. A SWOT is an, “analysis of an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to identify a strategic niche that it can exploit.” (Robbins, DeCenzo, Stuart-Kotze & Stewart, 2004, pg. 131) The mandate to preserve life, property and the environment through the provision of fire suppression, fire prevention/education, hazardous materials
The mission of the AHRQ is to “improve quality safety efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans”. Information from their research allows people to make informed decisions regarding their medical care and improve the quality of services. The Joint Commission has recommended that a culture of safety be created. Stressing that organizations should have “transparent and equitable disciplinary process that takes into account personal responsibility and accountability.” TJC noted two major actions that erode leadership credibility and undermine the culture of safety; terminating or failing to support an employee who committed a blameless act during the course of an adverse event (med error), and exempting influential individuals from complying with quality and safety policies, such as policies on intimidating and disruptive behavior, (playing favorites). TJC has also been instrumental in creating the “do not use” list of abbreviations and the sound a like warnings for
The Role of Clinical Coding Physician documentation, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, and compliance with federal billing regulations are essential given the government's significant efforts to address fraud and abuse and the grave financial and legal consequences of noncompliance. From a compliance perspective, it is important that coders and physicians work collaboratively to ensure that the documentation supports what is coded. If trends identify documentation or coding problem areas, they should be used to educate both physicians and coders. The OIG has noted in its Compliance Program Guidance for Hospitals that “accurate coding depends upon the quality and completeness of the physician’s documentation.” “Active staff physician
By using nursing research, best practices can be implemented in order to improve patient outcomes. This paper takes a look at a phenomenon known as alarm fatigue and its serious impact on patient outcomes. Improving Patient Outcomes: What is the best practice to combat alarm fatigue? Introduction According to the FDA,