Policy Involvement
Please describe how you, as an advance practice nurse, could be involved in the political system. Describe any involvement that you have had. If you have not had any involvement, describe an area in which you would like to see public policy changed.
Skills for Agenda Setting
Assume that you have been invited to your state board of nursing or state nurses’ association meeting to brainstorm health policy issues. Identify an issue that you would bring before this meeting. What resources would you use? What communication techniques would you use? What agenda would you put forth? What skills are required of you as an advance practice nurse at this meeting?
The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people of a variety of faiths. This calls for acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. Research three diverse faiths. Choose faiths that are less well-known than mainstream faiths or are less known to you, such as Sikh, Bahai, Buddhism, Shintoism, Native American spirituality, etc. Compare the philosophy of providing care from the perspective of each of these three faiths with that of the Christian perspective and your own personal perspective. In 1,250 -1500 words, summarize your findings, and compare and contrast the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research. Some of the questions to consider when researching the chosen religions are: 1. What is the spiritual perspective on healing? 2. What are the critical components of healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc.? 3. What is important to people of a particular faith when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own? 4. How do patients view health care providers who are able to let go of their own beliefs in the interest of the beliefs and practices of the patient? Compare these beliefs to the Christian philosophy of faith and healing. In your conclusion, describe what you have learned from your research and how this learning can be applied to a health care provider practice. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the Health Care Providers and Faith assignment. Prepare this Health Care Providers and Faith assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
Different social and religious values and cultures paper
Part I You are planning to expand your fast-food hamburger franchise internationally and have decided to open in the United Arab Emeritus, Israel, Mexico and China. Knowing that all of these countries and its people have different cultures, customs, beliefs, values and attitudes that are unique to their country and different from that of the United States, consider how this would impact your fast-food business. What are some of the considerations to keep in mind concerning how these different social and religious values and cultures have on food preparation and eating, the social behaviors to be sensitive to regarding employees and customers, the type of trainings that will be required, the work attitudes and behaviors, and any ethical standards that you may need to develop? Are the attitudes in these countries individualistic or collective? Part II If you were to send your top managers to these countries, what type of cultural shock should they expect? How would you help them alleviate this stress? Provide a few examples from each country. Part III In many countries, “expeditors” can help you cut through layers of bureaucracy so that you can get your business done or done faster. Expeditors are normally paid for what they do, and they may ask you to help finance other expeditors within these countries that will help move your business request through the system faster. The methods that are being used could ultimately be unethical, illegal, or maybe not at all. How would you go about making sure the practice of an expeditor is legal? Would you approve a paid transaction requested by an expeditor if it was acceptable in the country, but unethical back in the United States? (defend your position) What business ethics are involved in your decision making process? What factors should you consider and who should you consult with and why?
Select one department within a hospital that uses a specialized health information system. Upon selection, develop a research paper that encompasses the following activities:
1. Describe the departmental health record systems or health information system.
2. Explain how the departmental health information system contributes to the electronic health record (EHR).
3. Discuss the factors that cause facilities to use multiple information systems.
4. Describe the health information system workflow of the health department you have selected.
HTH 1304, Health Information Technology and Systems 4
Write a 600-750-word essay on organizational values using APA format. Include the following: i) Describe how alignment between the values of an organization and the values of the nurse impact nurse engagement and patient outcomes. ii) Discuss how an individual can use effective communication techniques to influence the values of other nurses and be effective in problem-solving processes in the organization and the profession. iii) Include a relevant example from your personal work experience. iv) Include at least one outside nursing article, properly referenced and cited, with at a total of at least three properly referenced and cited references My background in nursing is as a labor and delivery nurse, please contact me if need info about personal experience
Interdisciplinary Teams in Providing Health Care
you’ve examined the rationale, form, and function of an interdisciplinary team in providing health care. As you’ve seen, members of an interdisciplinary team may come from a variety of professional backgrounds, depending on the needs of the patient, the setting in which care is provided, and the resources available.
To prepare:
For this Discussion, review the case study on pages 2–4 of your course text.
Post
a comprehensive response to the following:
Name two additional types of health professionals that could have been involved in the case.
Provide a rationale as to why they should have been included.
In your own words, explain why that professional is important to an interdisciplinary team and what you believe he or she would contribute.
resources
Freshman, B., Rubino, L., & Reid Chassiakos, Y. (Eds.). (2010).
Collaboration across disciplines in health care
. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 1, “The Healthcare Team Members: Who Are They and What Do They Do?”
This chapter introduces the concept of an interdisciplinary health care team, the professions that contribute, and the roles and functions of each. Additionally, a case study of a successful interdisciplinary approach is presented.
Chapter 6, “Interprofessional Collaboration: A Nursing Perspective”
The important difference between interdisciplinary collaboration and interprofessional collaboration is examined in this chapter. There is also a discussion on how different professions view collaboration differently. Critical principles for interprofessional collaboration are offered.
Clements, D., Dault, M., & Priest, A. (2007). Effective teamwork in healthcare: Research and reality.
HealthcarePapers, 7
(Sp), 26-34. Retrieved from http://www.longwoods.com/content/18669
Download the PDF and read pages 26-30.
This article analyzes the results of research in Canada on the effectiveness of health care teamwork and the conditions in which this approach can succeed. Interprofessional collaboration is identified as both a process that promotes teamwork and an end in itself.
Colonna, J. (2005). Why teams matter in healthcare: 7 characteristics define successful teams.
Healthcare Purchasing News, 29
(7), 70-71.
Note:
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Although the composition of interdisciplinary teams often changes, there are key characteristics most successful teams all share. This article identifies and discusses those key characteristics, including a clear sense of goals, clear roles and responsibilities, open communication, productive disagreement, and others.
Ellingson, L. (2002). I. Introduction to the field of health communication.
Communication Research Trends, 21
(3), 3-4.
Note:
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Ellingson, L. (2002). II. Theoretical approaches.
Communication Research Trends, 21
(3), 4.
Note:
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Ellingson, L. (2002). III. Collaboration in health care.
Communication Research Trends, 21
(3), 5-7.
Note:
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Ellingson, L. (2002). IV. Health care teams.
Communication Research Trends, 21
(3), 7-11.
Note:
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
The emerging field of health communication research is introduced and its theoretical approaches are discussed in this series of four brief articles. The importance of health communication is examined, particularly as it relates to collaboration between and among various practitioners in an age of increasing specialization.
Ithaca College Gerontology Institute. (2003).
Interdisciplinary health care: Interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary-What’s the difference?
Retrieved from http://www.ithaca.edu/ahgitt/rochester/Interdisciplinary.htm
This article describes the important differences between the terms
interdisciplinary
and
multidisciplinary
, particularly as these terms are used in relation to health care providers.
Buchbinder, S. B., & Thompson, J. M. (2007).
Teamwork
. In S. H. Buchbinder and N. H. Shanks (Eds.), Introduction to health care management (pp. 303-322). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
This chapter analyzes the nature of teamwork in health care organizations. The authors describe the distinguishing characteristics of a team and discuss challenges, trends, costs, and benefits of teams and teamwork in health care settings.
Katzenbach, J., & Smith, D. (2004). The discipline of teams. In
Harvard Business Review on teams that succeed
(pp. 1-25). Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.
Effective multidisciplinary health care teams are composed of members trained in a number of disciplines working collaboratively for the benefit of the patient. In this chapter, members of health care teams are considered by professional background, role, and function.
Meads, G., & Ashcroft, J. (2005). Collaboration. In
The case for interprofessional collaboration in health and social care
(pp. 15-35). Oxford, England: Blackwell Publishing.
This chapter explores the nature of collaboration, including its components and expressions. There is also a discussion on how to analyze collaboration, particularly in health or social care settings. The benefits of collaboration are enumerated as are its implications for key relationships.
University of Iowa Health Care. (2010).
Patient and guest services: Your health care team
. Retrieved from http://www.uihealthcare.org/PatientandGuestServices/
This website page identifies and describes various members of a typical health care team at an academic medical center in Iowa.
How to Survive Virtual Group Work
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1.Discuss the importance of health literacy for health education. 2. Describe three methods that can be used to facilitate learning. 3. Discuss empowerment as a goal for health education.
Concept of Strategic Marketing in Health Care Essay
Look up two articles online that discuss the concept of strategic marketing in health care.
There are many factors within a healthcare organization and within their communities, region, economic and political environments that impact how they plan and operate. Think of a healthcare organization you know of that has made some significant changes within recent years. Describe one or two changes that you noticed and why you think those changes became necessary in reference to what was stated in the two articles that you read.
This discussion board will close on September 3rd, 2017 at 11:59 p.m but please try to submit your original post early enough (maybe two or three days before the forum closes) for your peers to get the chance to respond to it.
To obtain full credit:
Make an original post (250-350 words). (15 points)
The initial response contains at least the 2 scholarly references you looked up. (2 points)
Respond to at least two posts from two different classmates. Each response to your peers must be at least 100 words with a minimum of one (1) reference is required per peer reply. (8 points)
Write an 800- to 1,000-word paper in which you discuss the value of ratio analysis in decision making for heath care organizations. Complete the following in your paper: Include at least two ratios from each major group from the financial statements from your company or a health care company you select. Provide examples with calculations, and evaluate the meaning of the results related to the financial health of the organization. Explain the factors that affect the results.