| Accreditation Audit: AFT Task Three | Stephanie Clements | | | Western Governor’s University | | Evaluation During the audit prior to the Joint Commission visit, a Surgical Patient Tracer Worksheet was completed. Some of the questions that were asked are “Show me the patient’s admission assessment (or initial nursing assessment). When is the assessment done? By whom? Can an LPN do an admission assessment?” The notes/deficiencies identified by the auditor are as follows: “History and Physical not done within 24 hours of admission (>72 hours)”.
Evaluating Compliance Strategies HCR/220 February 24, 2013 Angela Colbert Evaluating Compliance Strategies This essay will evaluate the medical billing and coding compliance strategies. There are many mistakes that are made during the medical billing and coding process that could possibly be minimized with the proper strategies. In this paper the following questions will be addressed: What is the importance of correctly linking procedures and diagnoses? What are the implications of incorrect medical coding? How are medical coding, physician, and payer fees related to the compliance process?
The JAMA states, if the burden of treatment outweighs the benefits and if the family disagrees even after serious attempts of discussion, it is legal justification for “futility of care” (Ufema, J. 2001). Conclusion The purpose of this paper was to discuss, compare, and contrast futile care and the ethical dilemmas that it can create. Articles have been compared and discussed that support the right to a natural death and the dilemmas created when the family chooses not to honor the patient’s wishes, or serve in the best interest of the patient. Ethical dilemmas not only affect nurses, physicians, and patients, they also affect families.
Addressing International Legal and Ethical Issues Simulation Summary Nicole Williams LAW/421 March 7, 2013 Kenneth C. Kanouse, J.D Addressing International Legal and Ethical Issues Simulation Summary What are the issues involved in resolving legal disputes in international transactions? The issues involved in resolving legal disputes in international business transactions are legal, ethical, and cultural issues. International transactions and dispute resolutions require both an understanding of the law and sensitivity to foreign culture, politics, formal and informal power structures and decision-making approaches (White and Williams, n.d). However, the issues in resolving the legal dispute is what county should have jurisdiction meaning where would the trial be held. Other issue is what country laws should be applied and whether any foreign judgment obtained might be enforced in the court of choice.
ANIETA MCCRACKEN ATTORNEY AT LAW FEDERAL PLAZA BUIDING, SUITE 652 FIRST AND MARKET STREETS HARRISONBURG, VA 22801 (540)555-0000 someone@microsoft.com June 12, 2009 Ms. Betty Rubble Medical Records Librarian Rockingham Memorial Hospital 750 Cantrell Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Re: Medical Records of Mr. Carl Ameche 1533 Capitol Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Birth date: 4/25/52 Dear Ms. Rubble: The firm of Anieta McCracken has been retained to represent the above-named individual. Enclosed is a current Authorization to Release Confidential Health Information executed by our client, I request a copy of all of your medical records on Mr. Ameche. The enclosed authorization includes all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements (45 CFR S164.508) as
Hall v. Hilbun Betty Ford Rasmussen College Author Note This paper is being submitted on May 14, 2014, for Ann Nevers M230 Medical Law and Ethics Course. Hall v. Hilbun As a healthcare professional it is our duty to provide your patient with the best possible care. Standard of care means that the professional must exercise the type of care that a reasonable person would use in a similar circumstance (Fremgen, 2012, p.39). In the case Hall v. Hilbun, you are able to see the 4 Ds of negligence and how it can impact a patient and how it can be prevented. Dr. Glyn Hilbun, a general surgeon, examined patient Terry Hall who was complaining of abdominal pain.
“If a surgeon retains supervision or control over other persons participating in an operation, he should be required to exercise that control with reasonable care.” In the Forsberg case the Plaintiff was Margaret Forsberg. The defendants were Edward Hospital and Health Services and Doctor David Piazzi M.D.. Plaintiff alleged a breach of the standard of care because a sponge was left inside of her following surgery. The plaintiff accepted a settlement, and the trial court awarded defendants summary judgment. The plaintiff appealed.
List 2 examples of legal issues affecting healthcare and describe how you determined your choices to be legal issues. Two examples of legal issues affecting healthcare are the HIPPA law and tort reform. The way you determined your choices to be legal issues is the tort reform law helps with the liability insurance with this you have to have some kind of insurance and the HIPPA law helps a whole lot of doctors with lawsuits. 2. Give 2 examples of ethical issues affecting healthcare and describe how you determined your choices to be ethical issues.
Shyla Corson Professor Griffin English Composition 1102 16 March 2013 Article Analysis The proof type most noticeable to me in the “A Flood of Suits Fights Coverage of Birth Control” article was Ethos. Ethos refers to the credibility of the author and is often conveyed through the tone of what is being said and also how the author speaks on different views. Ethan Bronner, the author, begins with the views of the government. He explains why the president along with the Supreme Court feel as if the new health care act is a good idea and their reasoning’s behind the creation and rulings in court cases. The information in the article wasn’t just made up, general statements however.
Anya Gugliemotto MBA 600: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Barbara Barresi, Ph.D. July 21, 2011 Physician Aid-in-Dying Physician aid-in dying is a highly controversial issue that has many ethical concerns. I would like to present a summary of this issue, including its etymological history, background, and laws. Also, I will examine the arguments for and against physician aid-in dying. Finally, I will determine which views most accurately reflect my own and I will discuss why I chose to research the ethical issues surrounding this topic. “Physician aid-in-dying” (PAD) is the official term used under the Washington and Oregon Death with Dignity Acts (DwDA).