I came to know how the system works while people are seeking health care services from ER. When patients arrived in ER, they are categorized based on their acuity level from 1 to 5 by triage nurse at triage room. Triage level 1 are the patients who need immediate care and doctor must see them immediately. Triage level 2 are the patients who needs immediate care and doctor and nurses must see them with in 15 minutes of their arrival. Triage levels 3 are patients who need care soon and doctor and nurses should see them within next 30 minutes or so.
During my time in Naples Naval Hospital, I worked in the Emergency Room and Family Practice department. I worked under the direct supervision of physicians such as doctors and nurses. This hospital has numerous patients from various military branches, such as Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen. I aquired much knowledge about the various Tricare health plans, while interacting with patients. Many of these service members are active duty and eligible for Tricare Prime (Tricareforu, 2013).
According to BLS website (2014), Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. BLS website writes, “Most registered nurses work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare specialists. Some registered nurses oversee licensed practical nurses, nursing assistant and home health aides” (2014, para. 5) BLS website says “Registered nurses typically do the following: Record patients' medical histories and symptoms, administer patients’ medicines and treatments, set up plans for patients’ care or contribute to existing plans, observe patients and record observations, consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals, operate and monitor medical equipment, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries, explain what to do at home after treatment” (2014,para.4). BLS writes , “As the largest healthcare occupation, registered nurses held about 2.7 million jobs in 2012.
Understanding the Patient Intake Process HCR/220 Sunday September 9, 2012 Understanding the Patient Intake Process The patient process can vary from office to office, and can be very time consuming. Basically, the patient intake process is gathering and retrieving information for new and established patients to ensure efficient and effective service. Understanding the patient intake process will ensure that patients receive the medical services they need and that they are billed appropriately for those services. When checking in a patient you may choose to "process" the patient- this means reviewing the patient's demographics, insurance coverage, scanning insurance cards or drivers license, collecting a co-pay, printing a receipt, etc. By providing an efficient intake process, a certain flow can be maintained to move the process along smoothly and more organized.
[2] PA’s have a wide range of responsibilities including patient assessments, physical exams, ordering and interpreting lab tests, suturing of wounds, applying casts, teaching and counseling patients, and prescribing medications. While some states allow PA’s to carry a DEA number, most must prescribe controlled medications under the supervision of a physician. The educational requirements to become a PA are extensive. Applicants to the two year PA program usually possess a bachelor’s degree and have about four years of health care experience. Across the United States, there are currently 130 programs accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
FCA and Society and Health Essay Discuss experiences of health care and the factors that may influence patient satisfaction In this essay I am going to discuss the health care experiences that I have encountered since I have started medical school. This information has been gained through meeting regularly with my allocated patient whom has a chronic disease, patients I have met whilst on GP placement, people I have spoken to whilst conducting my survey and my own experiences. I will also consider factors which influence patient satisfaction. Since October I have been visiting a patient who has experienced a wide range of health care practices since being diagnosed with a chronic disease; dermatomyositis, interstitial lung disease and antisynthetase syndrome. I have chosen to reflect upon and evaluate her most recent NHS experience to illustrate satisfaction levels and influential factors relating to her unique experiences and expectations of the NHS system.
I have personal experience with learning about these two jobs- I shadowed numerous orthopedic sports medicine surgeons and physician’s assistants during my senior year of high school as part as an academic internship. I observed many different surgeries and watched how these doctors interacted with all kinds of patients. This internship got me interested in these two careers, which is why I picked them for my research. An orthopedic surgeon operates on patients with musculoskeletal problems- either degenerative, traumatic, congenital, or just plain-old injuries. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons ,half of what an orthopedic surgeon’s practice is geared towards are non-surgical, and the other half surgical management.
INTRODUCTION On admission to a healthcare facility, a health assessment is a mandatory tool in assessing the patient’s health status. In general an assessment is broken down into two types of reviews, by conducting a health history which includes the collection of subjective data (information elicited by the patient or patients’ family members) and a physical examination of the patient which includes the gathering of evidence based data (Wilson & Giddens, 2009). Collecting and documenting accurate information is imperative in providing the allied health team this information to facilitate an efficient and well-formed care plan in addition to establishing a baseline for subsequent assessments (Springhouse, 2004; Wilson & Giddens, 2009). PATIENT INTERVIEW A health assessment should consist of establishing a patient profile and incorporate a full medical history (Harvey, 2004). The traditional approach includes collecting subject matter on “biographical data, present health concerns (or present illness) and the chief complaint, past history, family history, review of system and patient data” (Farrell & Dempsey, 2010, p. 74).
Communication is the process of sharing information using a set of common rules (Northouse & Northouse, 1998. p.2). Relevance of effective personal health care communication with other health care professionals, clients, and patients. Health care communication in intrapersonal context refers to the inner thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and our self-talk about issues that influence our health directed behaviors (Northouse & Northouse, 1998. p.4). Personal communication is vital in health care communication, starting from the first encounter with the patient throughout the care and treatment phase or hospitalization. The conversation with patients and families tells much about the way they feel.
Running head: ADVANCED NURSING LEADERSHIP Advanced Nursing Leadership Name: University: Course: Instructor: Date: Evaluation/Assessment of a Nurse Leader/Manager In all healthcare facilities which have NL (Nurse Leader) positions, the NLs are generally charged with provision of coordination between varied disciplines, facilitation of the planning of care, being liaisons for physicians, engendering improvement of quality as well as compliance to practices which are based on evidence, coaching and mentoring nursing recruits and providing communications to families as well as their patients (Institute of Medicine, 2003). I was led to the NL roles by my 12 year experience in Floor Nursing (FN); where I volunteered to train as a fill-in during the NL’s absences due to sickness or vacation. In a short while, I was appointed to a permanent position. Training on the job assisted me in effectively transitioning into the roles in addition to my FN experiences. Moreover, I will need to do two to three management classes as required by the state regarding continuing education hours.