N487 Module 1: Health Policy Decisions that have shaped U.S. Health Care Delivery & Nursing Practice Module Overview: In this first module we’ll begin with a review of how today’s U.S. health policy has evolved. We’ll learn about the public policy process and note how significantly public policy decisions are influenced by sociocultural, economic, legal and political factors. We’ll examine landmark policy decisions which created our current pluralistic health care financing system with multiple reimbursement programs on a continuum from exclusively individual financial responsibility to exclusively state-sponsored. And finally, we’ll review a sample of the health policies that authorize, define and regulate today’s nursing practice. Learning Objectives: After completion of the module, you should be able to… 1.
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It is a way for professionals to embody and project change, to make a difference. Furthermore, the main focus of this paper is to define health care communication with emphasis on the relevancy of effective personal health care communication with other health care professionals, clients, and patients. It will also discuss the relevancy of effective professional health care communication to health outcomes as well as how the lack of effective personal and professional health care communications can contribute to poor health outcomes. The theories and principles of therapeutic communication in health care settings for the health care professional will also be incorporated. Definition of Health Care Communication According to the Centers for Disease Control and the National Cancer Institute, health care communication is "The study and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual decisions that enhance health."
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Information System Briefing Helena Herbert HCS/483 April 9, 2013 Alan Schomaker Information System Briefing This paper is a prepared briefing on an information system requested by the CIO for the health care organization. Information systems play a valuable role in reducing costs and improving outcomes in health care. This briefing identifies the process for selecting and acquiring an information system. This briefing explains how the goals of the organization and stakeholders affect the selection process. This briefing also explains how the organization’s goals drive the selection of the information system.
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BHS499 - Senior Capstone Project Module 1 – Case Problem Identification Richard Patrone Trident University International Dr. Robert Grice Fall 2012 Assignment: For the module 1 case please submit a paper that: 1. Identifies a problem in healthcare management 2. Describes the problem and discusses its importance EXPECTATIONS The objective of the capstone is to conduct research on a relevant issue in health care management, to identify the issues and implications, and to develop a plan to address this issue. Please draw from your exposure to the various issues discussed in the previous courses and from your professional experience. The capstone will give you the opportunity to apply information and skills gained from previous courses (and work experience) and to develop a plan to address a "real world" healthcare issue and apply problem-solving skills to the issue, while using knowledge you acquired in the courses you took for your BSHS.
1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer. In order for care services to be delivered the way the government intends, the department of health has to devise written statements about what should happen. These statements are written as policy documents, guidelines or pieces of legislation, Depending on whether the law need to change to accommodate the new ideas. An example of a policy statement from the government outlining their plans for the future is the NHS plan. This document provides a comprehensive framework for the development of smaller policies.