It can be depicted that whenever HCPs engage in practice, they make numerous clinical decisions; from which they draw on a wide range of knowledge (Pearson, Field & Jordan, 2007). This can be basic biological and behaviour sciences, the HCPs’ assessment of the current context and of the individual patient, their own experience and current understandings of research reports they may have read (Pearson et al., 2007). Although evidence of effectiveness of various interventions is necessary, it is evident that HCPs require a range of information, in order to facilitate changes in health practice and informed decision-making (Hoffman et al, 2010). Evidence-based practice is a process that can positively impact patient care, however, successfully implementing and sustaining this process at the bedside requires environmental readiness at the organizational level (Smith & Donze, 2010). Determining the level of readiness is vital before interdisciplinary teams can hope to accomplish successful dissemination of innovative and effective practices (Smith & Donze, 2010).
This shift in attitudes towards healthcare was instrumental in shaping the way in which interprofessional working is viewed and adopted today. The NHS plan (DH 2000a) introduced the involvement of interprofessional education within healthcare. Investment
The growth of managed care and payment mechanisms employed by insurers and other payers in an attempt to control the rate of health care spending has also had a major impact on health care utilization. Efforts by employers to increase managed care enrollment, as well as major Medicare and Medicaid cost containment efforts such as the Prospective Payment System for hospitals and the Resource Based Relative Value Scale for physician payment, created incentives to shift sites where services are provided. Clinical documentation in the health record is critical to the patient, the physician, and the healthcare organization. Hospitals, in particular, have become more dependent on physician (provider) documentation in order to comply with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations regarding quality and reimbursement. Place of service affects your reimbursement: Facility, non-facility designations make a difference In 2008, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the department of Health and Human Services intends to focus on Place of Service errors for services submitted by physicians.
There are different ways to monitor the effects of research such as; using questionnaires, interviews and reviewing the data. An example of this is to send out a health questionnaire asking the public how they feel the GP surgeries are performing. Lastly the function of research is to examine the topics of contemporary interest, these topics are issues which are relevant to health and social care that continuously emerge and become the subject of debate among both public and professionals. Research is needed to explore the extent of issues and potential benefits of individuals and society, an example of this is examining the likeliness of a global
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines philosophy as “a set of basic principles or concepts underlying a particular sphere of knowledge” (2015). According to Edwards (1997), philosophy is defined in terms of the methods it uses and the purpose for which its methods are used. According to McCurry, Revell & Roy (2009), nursing philosophies, models and theories must be used as guides to nursing practice. McCurry et al. (2009) also highlights the importance of linking the philosophical perspective of nursing, the disciplinary goals, theory and practice when expanding knowledge for the discipline.
Personal and Professional Health Care Communication With the passage of President Obama’s health care reform in 2010, (111th Congress, 2010), health care systems will undergo many changes in the way services are provided, how health care roles are carried out, and how patients and their families are educated and informed about their care and health maintenance. As politicians, government officials, and hospital administrators labor to iron out the specifics of the health care reform, one thing is for certain—nurses are at the forefront of impending transformations in our health care system and it is vitally important that they learn to collaborate and communicate effectively with patients, families, and other health care professionals in order to provide safe, quality, and cost-effective health care. In a CBS News (2010) interview with Rebecca Patton, the American Nurses Associations President, she stated that nurses are “in a unique position to counsel and educate patients” on how the health care reform will affect them. The purpose of this paper is to define health care communication, discuss the theories and relevancy of effective personal healthcare communication with other healthcare professionals, clients, and patients; the relevancy of effective professional healthcare communication to health outcomes; and how the lack of effective communication contributes to poor health outcomes. Definition of Health Care Communication According to Northouse and Northouse (1998), “Health care communication is a subset of human communication that is concern with how individuals deal with health-related issues” (p. 3).
- Explain the function of research in Health and Social Care What is research? Research is an investigation which follows a systematic and scientific approach which looks into and studies new materials, sources etc. so that we can establish facts and reach conclusions. We decide that we need to research a topic when we have a question that needs to be answered or a problem that needs to be resolved. There are a number of ways to carry out research; however there are two main approaches which are qualitative and quantitative.
The purpose of health literacy is so individuals (patients) can understand, make, and act on health care information to make better decisions in their care as well as understanding their diseases/illnesses in order to have better outcomes. “Nurses need to be sensitive to the health literacy levels of their clients particularly as it impacts their outcomes, and assist them to develop a greater understanding of their health issues.” (Hebda & Czar, 2013, p. 23). Some uses in the healthcare system for health literacy include “navigating the healthcare system, including filling out complex forms and locating providers and services, sharing personal information (health history) with providers, and engaging in self-care and chronic disease management. Health literacy requires knowledge of health topics. People with limited health literacy often lack knowledge or have misinformation about the body as well as the nature and causes of disease.
A Vision for the Future Melanie Reynolds NUR/391 June 13, 2011 Patricia DeBruin Health Care and Nursing Today The health care system today is facing many challenges and opening many doors for opportunity and growth that will directly influence the nursing profession and more important the delivery of patient care. The expanding roles of nurses, the influence of evidenced-based practice, the importance of research and the trends in health care are directing the nursing profession toward a powerful evolution into a future of opportunity. The days of Florence Nightingale have long passed, but the example that she set for attending to the needs of patients is emerging to a higher standard today. Healthcare today is demanding nurses to keep up with and transform the nursing practice to meet the demands emerging today in health care. Influence of Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-based practice developed to facilitate a higher quality of care and the best patient outcomes.
Training and Education in Health Care Jazmin Ontaneda HCS/341 March 5, 2012 Dorothy Cucinelli Training and Education in Health Care 1.Explain why training and education are vital in health care The health care industry is as diverse as the persons it serves. Constant change in medicines, procedures and mandates cause the need for higher education and continual training. Education and training provide the foundation for a knowledgeable staff. The expectation of life-long change within the health system develops a staff ready for change culminating in adaptation of diverse situations with each individual patient need. Training and education are vital in the healthcare field because it determine the quality of care that each provider or administrator will deliver.