Assignment 1: Health Care Economics HSA510 Feb 26, 2014 1.Assess the value of healthcare professionals and decision makers understanding the discipline of health economics. The results of an economic evaluation of a health intervention may also vary depending on the choice of comparator. With regard to the outcome measures, efficacy usually differs from effectiveness. Factors such as adherence rate, dose adjustment, length of treatment, use of concomitant medication etc. may explain the difference (Moore 2010).
Awareness of Health and Safety a practical guide IN A SOCIAL CARE SETTING !1 May 2015 AWARENESS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A SOCIAL CARE SETTING !2 Table of Contents OBJECTIVE 4 KEY LEGISLATION - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW 5 MAIN POINTS OF LEGISLATION RELATED TO MOVING AND HANDLING 6 FOOD STANDARDS THAT RELATE TO SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS 7 THE MAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF: 8 THE SOCIAL CARE WORKER 8 THE EMPLOYER OR MANAGER 8 THE MAIN POINTS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 9 ASSESSING RISKS 9 WORK ACTIVITIES THAT SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT AFTER SPECIAL TRAINING 10 HOW TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND INFORMATION !3 10 AWARENESS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A SOCIAL CARE SETTING Objective Safe practice is very important to the promotion of dignity in care. There are a number of legislative measures and regulations to support health and safety at work. These are intended to protect people in work, those using services and the wider public. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), local authority Trading Standards and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) can all bring prosecutions against care providers who breach health and safety standards. This guide aims to raise awareness of health and safety in the context of adult social care.
Economic Issues for HMOs Dana Carter HCS/440 December 7, 2010 Tom Flora, PhD Economic Issues for HMOs This simulation looks at providing health care insurance coverage from the standpoint of a health maintenance organization (HMO). The obligation of Castor Collins is to provide health care for potential members of two companies, Constructit Construction and E-Editor. Castor Collins had to decide about quality of health care at a price that covers premiums and potential earnings from the plans both companies can purchase. Castor Collins also had to decide if insuring both companies would be optimal in the HMO and would they have to deny coverage based on a risk and utilization assessment. Insurance Plans The simulation
Read the YOU DECIDE scenario and using the simulation information, prepare a report. Please ensure use of APA format (see Doc Sharing ). Discuss the development of an integrated and cost effective marketing communications campaign. In your paper, which is double-spaced, be sure to answer and/or do the following: 1. Given what you read, what questions and concerns do you have for the Marketing Director of Consumer Products?
Keep in mind that completing this TD is the key to assisting you with the Week 4 Assignment, My Leadership Development SMART Goal. Use the format below to develop a leadership SMART goal for YOURSELF, not your organization or department. The goal needs to be related to ONE of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) quality initiative, which includes the five core healthcare profession competencies. One of these competencies will serve as a framework for identification of your leadership goal. The five core healthcare profession competencies outlined by the IOM are listed in Finkelman (2012) in Section II.
Comparison of Health Plans Allison Hershberger HCR/230 September 22, 2013 Jill Frawley Comparison of Health Plans PPO stands for preferred provider organization and is a managed care organization of medical doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who have a binding agreement with an insurer or a third-party administrator, which usually pay participating providers based on a discount from their physician fee schedules, called discounted fee-for-service (Valerius et al, 2008). Providers in the PPO will provide the insured members of the group a substantial discount below their regularly-charged rates. These arrangements help to ensure that the insurer will be billed at a reduced rate when it’s insured utilize the services
Additionally, employers could list bill and permit those employees that wish to use the tax credit, the option to pay his or her insurance premiums in the way of payroll deduction. The Affordable Care Act will allow uninsured Americans to have a choice of insurance. Allowing consumers to choose the best plan that suits his or her needs, will help lower the cost of health care and premiums. The Rising Number of Uninsured Americans: How adequate is our health system? (2003).
Outdated policies and procedures in the ARPM and the Personnel Policy Manual are been updated under the direction of Dr. Holmes. The Board of Trustees approved the NC Early College High School Initiative Agreement contingent upon NC State Funding and the hiring of the proposed position of Principal, Monica Smith-Woofter. JobsNOW “12 in 6” project was approved for implementation at Halifax Community College. The plan calls for the following short-term offerings of classes for qualifying applicants: Nursing Assistant, Healthcare Billing/Coding, Plumbing, Industrial Maintenance and Office Systems Technology. The total grant award is $250,000 and the grant period for these resources is July1, 2009 through October 31, 2010.
Running head: MAJOR DEPRESSION ARE WE LOST Major Depression are we Lost in Screening and Treatment NURS4386 Leadership in Nursing Cee June 10, 2008 Part I: Action Plan 1) Project Focus: Major depression- screening and treatment 2) Documenting Evidence: a. Questions to be considered within the evidence-based practice process. Within the initial year following diagnosis, will individuals eighteen and above who has been diagnosis with major depression improve from screening and treatment compared to clients without proper screening, treatment and follow-up. i. P (Patient Population of Interest): ages eighteen and above ii. I (Intervention of Interest): Improve screening
NR506 Full Course Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/nr506-full-course/ devry nr506 week 1 discussion The Four Spheres of Political Action in Nursing (graded) Please discuss the four spheres of political action in nursing. In addition, please develop a brief argument sharing how these spheres are interconnected and overlapping by applying an example from your practice. What are some ethical considerations here? devry nr506 week 2 discussion Policy-Priority Selection (graded) Identify your selected healthcare policy priority and discuss the rationale for your selection. Describe the model of policy making that you feel would be best applied to your policy issue and the rationale for selecting this modePolicy-Priority