United health Care Case Study United health care prevents patients by using advanced and analytical techniques. The company offers consumer oriented benefits that effectively measures and improves customer satisfaction. It also improves the level of performance. (Uhc.com, 2013) It is the most leading US health care that offers variety of health care plans to the patients in not less than 70 countries worldwide. It also shows the important bases of the customers for continuous service improvement and dedicated customer efforts.
This highlights the importance of the healthcare industry, and more importantly the heart of the health care system which is its scheduling practices. Scheduling appointments is considered the heart of a medical practice because it directly correlates to the amount of capacity a healthcare business has at its disposal. Long wait times not only impact patient satisfaction but also the quality of care. This case study focuses on a Pediatrician office that has placed “customer focus” at the forefront of its scheduling system and has garnered a number of “grateful patients” because of their scheduling practices. (Berwick 2006) Providers that Respect Time Medical Providers all have a philosophy which guides their day to day business practices.
Being a part of a Professional organization allows us to make a powerful statement about who we are as nurses. It shows employers, colleagues and most of all our patients about our commitment to our nursing profession. It identifies us as a nurses who are serious about the profession as well as staying informed, educated and involves in all aspects of nursing care. Being a member of an organization is not required, but it is highly recommended. Keeping on top of any nursing advanced is a key benefit but there are many other: (N.A., 2012) 1) Networking 2) Educational opportunities 3) Access to mentors and mentoring 4) Forums on how to improve the nursing profession 5) Personal and professional growth 6) Unity Professional organizations allow nurses to speak in one loud voice.
Identify the possible causes of conflict which may arise in this situation. A cause of conflict would be that it is not fair on the taxpayer because they do not have say in the company; this is because they only own a minority share. The taxpayers are giving their money to bail out the banks and in return they may not receive a sufficient return on their share. Once again the taxpayer is being forced to bail out a major bank without it being in the interest of the taxpayer. This links in with an argument from shadow chancellor Ed Balls who claims that Nick Clegg’s proposal has not been thoroughly thought through, because it is not in the long-term interests of the taxpayer.
“at Ensign our caregivers are the best.We have a team of innovators-our nurses, therapists and other clinicians are professionals at the top of their game, who are genuinely committed, remarkable caring and wholeheartedly compassionate.”(Ensign, 2011 ) Stars are products with high market share and high growth rates. (Berkowitz,2011) At the Beatrice Manor I would say that the resident and families are the stars. The reason I say this is because we use our resident and families as a marketing tool. They provide use with many referals to keep the organization with new residents. If it where not for the resident the organization would not be running today.
Caring is perhaps the one word or phenomenon most clearly associated with nursing over time. Nurses promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They have a unique scope of practice and can practice independently, although they also collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to provide the care needed by each patient as an individual. Nurses are hands-on health professionals who provide focused and highly personalized care. Nurses also serve as advocates for patients, families, and communities.
Cost of capital can help define the acceptability of investment opportunities. Besides, the cost of capital can scheme the corporate finance arrangement. Generally, the best way for designing the corporate finance structure is based on information of changing of the capital market. So, manager can figure out information like accounting reports and their cost of capital to market. By using the information, manager can use cost of capital for restructure the market price and earning per share in order to bring advantage for company.
Leadership in Nursing Essential to quality patient care is the effective functioning of an interdisciplinary team. In most clinical settings, nurses have the closest relationship with patients. For that reason nurses need to take an active role in the interdisciplinary team, they are the front line providers, ensure communication between team members and the patient, and continually advocate for the patient and family. Nurses know how care should be delivered. They can ensure smooth handoffs as the patient transitions through the continuum.
3. Explain what is meant by “ratio analysis” Ratio analysis in the interpretation of the resulting data given by the accounting ratio(s). Examples are given in next section of this assignment. 4. Discuss the advantages and the limitations of “ratio analysis” There are several advantages and limitations of accounting ratios, I will address some of the key ones in this section Advantages * Accounting ratios can be used by investors to make decisions on whether or not to invest in a company or sell existing shares.
It is a profession where you enjoy helping others. When I think of a good nurse, I picture someone who is caring, compassionate and is willing to land a hand to every patient. Nursing is not about coming to work to collect a paycheck. An individual that chooses nursing as a career has to be willing to advocate for his/her patients at all times. Nursing to me means to provide the best care possible to every patient you encounter on an everyday basis.