Day: September 10, 2018

Evolving Issues in Health Care

“Evolving Issues in Health Care”  Please respond to the following:

• Propose several current and future economic issues confronting and changing the healthcare system. Analyze the significant implications of the issues in question for market efficiency of the healthcare system. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Compare and contrast the U.S. health care delivery system relative to spending per capita and ranking of healthcare outcomes with the health care system of two (2) other countries. Provide at least one (1) aspect of the systems from each country selected to support your response.

Nursing Theory And Practice

• Discuss the value of theory to the profession of nursing (Nursing Practice, Nursing Education, Nursing Research, or Nursing Management).

Identify the pathophysiology of acute, chronic, and referred pain

The neurological system affects all parts and functions of the body through nerve stimulation. Nerves also control the sensation and perception of pain. While pain can be described in a variety of ways, it is essentially labeled according to its duration and source. As an advanced practice nurse evaluating a patient, you need to consider the following questions: Does the pain quickly come and go, or is it persistent and ongoing? Does the pain arise at the source of injury or in another location? In this Discussion, you compare three common types of pain—acute, chronic, and referred.

“Memberships and Certifications”

 

•In your own words, explain the importance of HRM to any organization then determine a HRM function that interest you as a future career.

 

•Then explore the Society of Human Resource Management website http://www.shrm.org/pages/default.aspx, explain the importance of receiving a student membership. Then, provide one (1) HR certification that will enhance your future career choice.

Evaluating Change Management

Sidney Park Health System is experiencing a shortage of coders. Over the past five years, there has been a 30% vacancy rate for coders throughout the main hospital and satellite clinics within the healthcare system. The backlog and vacant positions has created an issue related to unbilled revenue, overworked coders and extended work hours and schedules. It is estimated that there is an annual loss of $12 million. It has also been communicated that many of the qualified coders that were offered a position declined because they are interested in working from home. To address the problem, the health information management department is proposing that there be an implementation of a home-based coding system. This concept is feasible, given that Sidney Park Health System utilizes an electronic health record and all patient information is available electronically. You have been assigned as the project manager to oversee the feasibility and implementation of this project.

 

 

 

Closing the project often involves an assessment of the organization’s readiness for change. In a 2-page summary, discuss why Sidney Park Health System may resist change in implementing a new coding system. In your summary, address the types of behaviors that demonstrate readiness for change and resistance to change, in addition to the concept of the change management cycle. Incorporate specific examples from your project.

 

 

 

Please Meet Criteria!!

 

A 2-page summary discusses factors that may contribute to Sidney Park Health System resistance to change in implementing a new coding system. 

 

The summary also addresses the types of behaviors that demonstrate readiness for change and resistance to change, and the concept of the change management cycle. 

 

Specific examples are incorporated.

Evaluating Change Management

Sidney Park Health System is experiencing a shortage of coders. Over the past five years, there has been a 30% vacancy rate for coders throughout the main hospital and satellite clinics within the healthcare system. The backlog and vacant positions has created an issue related to unbilled revenue, overworked coders and extended work hours and schedules. It is estimated that there is an annual loss of $12 million. It has also been communicated that many of the qualified coders that were offered a position declined because they are interested in working from home. To address the problem, the health information management department is proposing that there be an implementation of a home-based coding system. This concept is feasible, given that Sidney Park Health System utilizes an electronic health record and all patient information is available electronically. You have been assigned as the project manager to oversee the feasibility and implementation of this project.

 

 

 

Closing the project often involves an assessment of the organization’s readiness for change. In a 2-page summary, discuss why Sidney Park Health System may resist change in implementing a new coding system. In your summary, address the types of behaviors that demonstrate readiness for change and resistance to change, in addition to the concept of the change management cycle. Incorporate specific examples from your project.

 

 

 

Please Meet Criteria!!

 

A 2-page summary discusses factors that may contribute to Sidney Park Health System resistance to change in implementing a new coding system. 

 

The summary also addresses the types of behaviors that demonstrate readiness for change and resistance to change, and the concept of the change management cycle. 

 

Specific examples are incorporated.

Employee Development And Performance Appraisal

You are the vice president of a human resources department and Susan has been your executive assistant for one (1) year. She effectively completes her given assignments, sometimes ahead of schedule. Susan has a welcoming personality and is commended on her willingness to help when asked. As a result of her efficiency, Susan often has spare time on her hands. In several conversations, you have spoken with Susan about taking a proactive stance and involving herself in the business to increase her knowledge base. You have suggested she attend strategic planning meetings, shadow other Business Partners, and take professional development courses geared towards human resources.  Susan has not incorporated any of these suggestions. The organization promotes and encourages employee development and has a requirement of 24 professional development (PD) hours for each employee per annual review cycle.  As VP of the department, you have offered to mentor Susan; yet she has not taken advantage of the offer. Given Susan capabilities and potential, you want to mutually establish future performance goals and developmental opportunities to enhance her effectiveness and maximize her organizational contributions. Susan professional appearance and interaction with co-workers is superb.  When asked to complete a task, she fulfills the assignment willingly and with very few errors.  She is well liked and respected by her peers.  She has impeccable oral and written communication skills. Overall, you are pleased with her performance but want to see Susan take initiative to seek out tasks to complete rather than waiting to be told what to do. As the VP of HR, you have been tasked with a two part assignment. In part one of this assignment you will explain the importance of performance appraisals, analyze the essential elements which should be included and describe how performance appraisals can be used to promote employee growth. In part two of this assignment you will create a performance appraisal for Susan. Your paper should be 8-10 pages in length incorporating both parts I and II.  You can either design a performance appraisal document or use an existing template. The performance appraisal should be no more than 3 pages of the total page count for the assignment.  Be sure your paper addresses all of the following components:

 

 

 

Part I: Importance of Performance Appraisals:Explain how performance appraisals can be used as part of employee development.Explain why rankings are given to employees and the advantages and disadvantages of including rankings.Address why organizations should deliver appraisals in a timely manner to employees.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of three different types of performance appraisals. Make a recommendation of which type of performance appraisal is most appropriate for Susan. Provide suggestions on how the manager can give feedback on a continual basis to the employee to encourage continual development. 

 

Part II: Susan Performance Evaluation As the VP of HR, you are providing Susan with feedback on these areas and suggesting ways to develop in the areas where she is not meeting expectations as outlined in the scenario. The performance appraisal directly ties to compensation increases. The appraisal should highlight achievements over the past year; while addressing expectations and setting goals moving forward. The performance evaluation should address the following areas:
Professional Development
Job performance
Communication internal and external
Professional Demeanor
Working relationships
Compensation recommendation

 

Explain the U.S. federal court system

1. Explain the U.S. federal court system, and provide examples of the types of legal claims within the field of health care over which each court has jurisdiction.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

2. Describe how common law has influenced the development of health care in the 21st century. Provide specific examples, and explain some of the common law principles.

 

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

3. Describe and provide examples of the sources of law in this country. How do they affect health care?

 

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.

Explain the U.S. federal court system

1. Explain the U.S. federal court system, and provide examples of the types of legal claims within the field of health care over which each court has jurisdiction.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

2. Describe how common law has influenced the development of health care in the 21st century. Provide specific examples, and explain some of the common law principles.

 

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

3. Describe and provide examples of the sources of law in this country. How do they affect health care?

 

Your response must be at least 500 words in length.