More people than ever are now using complementary and alternative therapy services, with approximately 76% of health care workers, including doctors and nurses using these services and approximately 63% of the general public, according to surveys conducted in 2011. In taking up these therapies, more people are taking their health into their own hands and responsibilities, which cannot be a bad thing. We are hoping to utilise the popularity and effectiveness of these therapies to run a successful service/business.
Medical Assisting Careers Danielle Abstract: After obtaining the Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting degree from Kaplan University one has many career path opportunities that they can become gainfully employed in. Follows is a look at the different specialties one can work in, the type of national certifications that are available to sit for, the average salaries of the field, current issues within the field, how my own personality aligns with the required personalities, my career goals and how Kaplan University’s Career Services can help me obtain those goals. Medical Assisting Career Overview The Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting degree at Kaplan University will prepare one to be successful in the medical assisting profession. The medical assisting field opens the door to numerous careers assisting different types of doctors within the medical field. Some potential career paths include physician office or clinic assisting, hospital setting medical assisting, optometry assisting, and chiropractic assisting.
Understanding Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health & Social Care – Task B part 2 – your work role Bvi Explain how your role contributes to the overall delivery of the service provided. There are many things that I do that contribute to the overall delivery of the service provider, for example I provide the best possible care I can give to the service users & families of those service users by communicating effectively & being involved in their day to day activities and personal needs I may also write their daily reports in deep detail. I read and sign all the service users care plans to ensure I can provide the correct and safest care. Bvii Explain how you could influence the quality of the service provided by: a). Following best practice within your work role; As a guidance to follow the best practice I use the Codes of Practice and Care Quality Commission`s outcomes from which I can learn more to improve my practice.
The Society has adopted a position statement on evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) that supports the concept that optimal nursing care is provided when nurses and healthcare decision makers have access to the latest research. The society defines EBNP as “an integration of the best evidence available, nursing expertise, and the values and preferences of the individuals, families, and communities who are served” (as noted in Chitty, 2005, p. 325). The Society provides multiple research benefits that include: Registry of Nursing Research online database housed in its Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library containing more than 30,000 free research studies and abstracts from around the world; opportunities to apply and receive research grants that contribute to the advancement of nursing; and opportunities to locate research, submit research for posting, and network with researchers. These resources provide nurses with the most current and comprehensive resources to support EBNP, education, and the development of policy (Chitty, 2005). A second research entity that supports nursing practice is the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
It is imperative that healthcare managers recruit diverse leaders and embrace cultural competency. Witt/Kieffer conducted a survey nationally in 2011 to illustrate that diversity leadership in healthcare organizations today. (Witt/Kieffer, 2011) Witt/Kieffer is a national firm that was founded in 1969 and specializes in non-for-profit organizations, higher education, and healthcare. The mission is to recognize leadership solutions for organizations that are designed to improve the quality of life such as health systems, hospitals, medical centers, medical schools, colleges, universities, and community service organizations. Each year Witt/Kieffer conducts about 400 search assignments and research projects for presidents, CEOs, CFOs, and COOs to assist these organizations in becoming better.
The purpose of the association is to help nail technicians grow professionally by providing expert education, networking opportunities, valuable information about fashion, trends techniques and standards and ethics guidelines. It is considered to be the voice of the nail care industry. Comprised of 1,100 national and international members, INTA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cosmetologists Chicago® or CC as it is called by industry veterans. CC, owner and producer of the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show® and "America's Beauty Show"™, is an association of 4,900 salon professionals whose membership includes licensed cosmetologists, estheticians and nail technicians, salon owners and cosmetology students. Together, INTA and CC offer their members continuing education, free admission to industry trade shows, discounted product purchases, legislative representation, technology, networking opportunities and the extensive website” (PRNewswire, 2011).
Focus on doing this assignment. This week? During the week, I will read the material to achieve maximum comprehension in subject. 3) This month? Focus on classes and linking multiples topics so I can understand the whole concept.
Personal and Professional Health Care Communication Introduction Health care communication facilitates inter-dependence among health care members. It involves sharing ideas and thoughts with physicians, student nurses, nursing peers, patients, families and, other interdisciplinary health care members in a professional manner. Effective health care communication is important in care delivery because it enhances higher outcomes, patient safety, patient compliance to treatment, creates trust, utilization of healthcare, and satisfaction. Definition of Health Care communication Health care communication is the process in which an individual can collect and process adequate or basic health information needed to make the right health care decisions. Communication is the process of sharing information using a set of common rules (Northouse & Northouse, 1998. p.2).
Ensuring physical and emotional needs of residents are met and to promote the health and safety of those people I support, are also important in my care worker role. To support nursing care where indicated is important when promoting the health of the individual. My role also involves me assisting with travel and attendance at doctors appointments and recognising health issues and booking appointments. As well as supporting the resident, I also support their family members. As individuals needs can often change, it is my responsibility to ensure all record keeping is kept up to date, also ensuring my training needs are kept up to date, so that I am working at the standards required to meet my role.
This memo to inform you all about the importance of active listening. As everyone knows I recently attended a conference at which I learned more about this valuable skill. This skill will help all of us to provide better quality care to our patients. • The first step to become an active listener is to cultivate an interest in the message an d the speaker(Cheesebro, O’Connor, & Rios, F. 2010). .