...Community Program Juanita Guidry HCS/490 December 7, 2015 Janice Chilton Community Program Subject: a proposal to create a new senior citizen theme program to enhance and develop in Internet skills to allow them to help themselves with their health benefits and knowledge. The purpose: I am writing this letter to propose a solution to the neglect of senior citizens with the digital technology. What this new program we will be able to allow senior citizens to be educated on computer use and digital use of technology. This will allow them freedom to know how to use the internet properly and how to access healthcare providers using the Internet. Some sentences are well equipped with using the Internet and computers. I like that we use some of our own senior citizens that they are comfortable with using the internet to teach the other senior citizens with less confidence how to use it. This is beneficial on a health tip because as I will see you soon and get older they feel as if they have less freedom to do things and things are too complicated for them to learn now. However, by teaching them how to use the Internet and computers this opens up a nether door for I retired senior citizens and for some of our senior citizens without families this will give they time to spend with other senior citizens and learning new skills. Which of this program computer classes for senior citizens offering dramatic stimulation and relative technology education? Other seniors will tell...
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...Healthcare Communication Methods Adrianne M Engle HCS 490 University of Phoenix Michael Veal 2 June 2014 “All marketing communications activities must be integrated to deliver a consistent message and achieve the strategic positioning. Brand awareness is a function of the number of brand-related exposures and experiences that have been accumulated by the consumer” (Kotler, Shalowitz, & Stevens, 2008, Chapter 13, Designing and Managing Integrated Marketing Communications). Using multiple communication methods can be an interesting strategy for a health care organization. It will get their brand out there in a positive light if they are in control of it. There can be a negative light for their brand if they end up in the media for problems at their organization. The media and social media typically cannot be controlled. Social media is most certainly the hardest of all communication methods to control. Anyone can post anything about the organization. This encourages the employees to try their best to make any contact with the patients be a positive experience. This contact can be through traditional, electronic, and social media communications. There are distinct advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media for health care communications. Each of the different methods can be useful in their own right but one has to be careful about the information disclosed. HIPPA has strict regulations about how information...
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...Communication Paper HCS/490 Week 4 July 18, 2011 Benefit of Electronic Health Records In this paper I will demonstrate communication modality of EHR’s uses in health care. My focus is on Electronic Medical Records (EHR), and various approaches to using them. Electronic Medical Records have become a vital tool in health care facilities. They provide a uniform method of communication between doctors and other health care workers, without the necessity for handwritten information that is stored in a specific location. Necessary patient information can be acquired from various locations securely with a password. Paper based records are gradually being phased out and being replaced by computer based records. The transition is not yet complete but should be in the immediate future. Electronic Medical Records are the heart of computerized health information systems without then much of modern technology cannot be successfully coordinated into the typical clinical workflow. Importance of Electronic Medical Records There are several advantages of Electronic Medical Records: * Organization and increased efficiency * Immediate access to patient information * Better health decision when EHR can be accessed by multiple doctors in many cases it will prevent repeat or needless procedures due to lack of communication. * Standardization * Most important to many is HIPPA as it gives patients additional rights as they can have access to their medical information...
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...Communication Paper HCS 490 Communication Paper “With the widespread use of electronic e-mail communication, health care experts are increasingly interested in employing newer technology to improve and lower the costs associated with medical care” (Zickmund & et. al, 2008). Good characteristic of health care depends on the health care provider’s ability to correspond effectively diagnosis and care for, in addition to providing proper health education information. Written and verbal communications have been customarily the principal means for sharing health information. Modern technology, such as Internet functions for communication among health care providers and patient are rising as a different feasible possibility for patient communication. E-mail has taken on importance as a form of communication that is accessible to consumers and health care providers. The use of e-mail by health care providers’ permits him or her to follow-up patient care. E-mail establishes a written documentation that eliminates uncertainty about what information the health care provider wishes to share. E-mail can give support to the health care delivery procedures by permitting written follow-up instructions, test results, and educational materials for patients, in addition to, a way for patients to reach easily his or her physician on n0n-emergency health questions. At the same time, concerns of privacy, confidentiality, and security must be dealt with to make sure the efficacy and effectiveness...
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...Demographics of an Aging Society Sherry Grant HCS/490 August 27. 2012 Mrs. Makala Pollard Demographics of an Aging Society The natural order of the life cycle states that all babies will grow old. Barring any disasters along the way this is in fact true. With the various technologies available, increased knowledge of medicine and treatment, and the resources available to caregivers the life expectancy of humans has increased greatly. With this increase come several changes in the health care market, concern for resources, and challenges to meet the necessary needs of this growing population of elderly health care consumers. Between 1900 and 2000, life expectancy in the U.S increased from 51 to 80 years for women and from 48 to 72 years for men (Population Reference Bureau, 2002). By 2030, it is estimated that 70 million U.S citizens will be over age 65, and 8.5 million Americans will be over age 85 (National Center for Health Statistics, 1999). This increasing elderly population will have a growing need for health care services, a need for resources available for not only the elderly health care consumers but also for those that care for them. With the increasing life expectancy comes an increasing prevalence of chronic disease. It is estimated that by 2040, almost 160 million people in the U.S, most of them elderly, will be living with chronic conditions (Population Reference Bureau, 2002). Chronic conditions pose a threat to the patient in the sense that their daily...
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...Demographic Paper: Baby Boomers Impact Your name HCS/490 Teacher name When it comes to the Baby Boomers Impact towards the Health Care Systems, there is only one that may wonder how they will as Baby Boomers population and their demographics impact health care systems in future generations. The subject of this reading will address this question and focus on the Baby Boomers population demographics, and explain the changes these demographics will have on health care systems in regard to patient’s needs and services. Along with explain the way demographic data informs companies the way services or products can successfully be marketed to Baby Boomers and how communities and the society needs to work together to correct demographic challenges Baby Boomers will encounter as they age. Population Demographics Most individuals tend to relate to the phrase Baby Boomers to oneself, father, mother, aunt, and uncle or even a grandfather or grandmother. According to the Unites States Census Bureau (2009), describes Baby Boomers as individuals born between 1946 and 1968 and as of 2009 there were 77,329,698 Baby Boomers living in the United States. The American elderly population based on the United States Census Bureau is rapidly growing therefore so will the impact on changing demographics. Impact of Changing Demographics on the Health Care Market According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2007), the impact that Baby Boomer changing demographics will have...
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...University of Phoenix Material Case Study Comparisons Part 1 Complete the chart below that differentiates the following insurance types. |Plan Type |Characteristics of Plan (5 to 7 characteristics) |Target Audience for Plan | |Indemnity Plan |Able to choose hospital and doctor, Fee for service, deductible, |Individuals and Families | | |co payments, | | |Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) |Able to choose any medical facility or provider, Out of network |Individuals and Families | | |claims, No need for referrals to visit specialist, Annual | | | |deductible, Premiums | | |Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) |Fixed monthly fee, Focus on wellness and preventive care, For |Individuals and Families ...
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...Healthcare Communication Methods Healthcare technology is rapidly changing and increasing the ways that healthcare providers and patients can communicate with each other. Besides the phone, interpersonal communication, and standard mail; many providers are starting to make use of email, text message, websites, electronic health records, and patient portals. As communication options increase there is more if an increased risk of HIPAA violations. In the following report there will be a focus on patient portals explaining the benefits, effectiveness, and how it is used for marketing of other healthcare products and services. One Benefit to the Patient A patient portal is a website or application that can be downloaded onto the patient’s phone that can be used to access patient information for a health care provider. These applications and website will allow a patient to send and receive messages between the patient and the provider, make appointments, pay bills, and request refills on prescriptions ("Curemd Patient Portal Gateway to a Healthy Life", 1997-2013). Patient portals allow patients and providers more flexibility and access each other without a requirement to meet in person. One Aspect Relating to the Values and Importance of Maintaining Patient Confidentiality When Using This Mode of Communication Although convenience is important in this immediate gratification world it is important to ensure there are safety aspects that provide confidentiality of the patient’s...
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...University of Phoenix Material Health Care Marketing Information Matrix There are a variety of information sources that may be used by consumers to obtain information relating to the marketing of health care products and services. The following matrix is intended to assist you in organizing the information contained in these sources. Consider the types of marketing messages that these information sources may contain and the reliability of the marketing message. Following the provided example, identify three examples of your own. |Source of Health Information |Type of Health-Related |Marketing Messages |How the Consumer May Assess the | | |Information | |Accuracy or Reliability of the | | | | |Marketing Messages | |List the information source, such as Internet websites, WebMD, MedLine, or the news media. |Type of information |List at least one |List one approach the consumer may use | | |provided...
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...Communication Paper XXXXXXX HCS/490 HEALTH CARE CONSUMER - TRENDS AND MARKETING March 16th, 2012 Carol Sweigert Communication Paper The intent of this paper is to ascertain one specific mode of communication used by consumers and healthcare providers. The communication modality that was chosen was electronic medical records (EMR’s). This paper will first define what an EMR is, then list and discuss several different modality aspects (as it pertains to EMR’s) to include, benefit to the patient and how the EMR differs from other modes of communication. In addition, this paper will explain one reason why the EMR is an effective means of communication between consumers and providers, as well as review the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality when using the EMR. This paper will conclude with how the media and social networking change communication in heart care. The goal of any healthcare organization worth its salt; is to ensure that the continuum of quality care is being adhered to within the ever changing realm of technology as it applies to healthcare. In order to ensure organizational success, it is necessary for any and all healthcare organizations to first acquire a basic understanding of the benefits and challenges of technologically based communication modality such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR) . (Personal communication, March 1, 2012). Electronic Medical Record (EMR) According to Ovid Technologies, Inc. (2000-2011), Electronic medical...
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...Running Head: DEMOGRAPHICS PAPER Demographics Paper- Aging population in Southwest Florida Keisha Henry University of Phoenix Demographics Paper- Aging population in Southwest Florida Port Charlotte Harbor, Fl is a small rural town in Southwest Florida. Surrounded by the Mexican Gulf inlets it is known for its private residential communities and easy living. This community formerly was mostly cattle pasturealnd, but now it is popular for its retirees and vacationers. After Hurricane Charley in 2004, the population in Charlotte County increased significantly and the town suffered significant damage from the storm(Huff, 2011). Luckily, the people affected by the disaster were quickly assessed by public health agencies in the area. Hurricane preparedness is divided into pre- and post-storm responses, according to Jeffrey Goldhagen, director of the Duval County Health Department in north Florida (Krisberg, 2011). Before, during and after a hurricane, public health workers are responsible for, among other things, the safety of the sick and elderly, preventing diarrheal diseases, education on food and water contamination, and watching for the spread of infectious diseases in shelter. The impact of the demographics in this situation is affected by many factors. Some elderly may not have access to the internet or other mass media channels that are emerging today. Healthcare costs and services can vary depending on how many people are in need versus those who cannot afford...
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...vanek-140512-620-thumb-620xauto-370865 Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin skates amid a drill at the group's preparation camp on Friday in Arlington, Va. In the first place year Capitals mentor Barry Trotz needs Ovechkin to turn into a more finish player and the initial phase, in the seat manager's eyes, is to recover the Russian objective scorer on the left wing. (Scratch Wass/Associated Press) Alex Ovechkin moved again to left wing by new mentor Barry Trotz As though he knew the inquiry was impending, Alex Ovechkin grinned when asked what his new mentor needs him to take a shot at. "On backcheck?" Ovechkin said from Arlington, Va. An alternate season, an alternate opportunity to discover whether one of the class' most gifted objective scorers can genuinely assist some all the more on resistance. The Washington Capitals opened preparing camp Friday with new mentor Barry Trotz, who says he'll work, as different mentors have before him, to make the three-time group MVP into a more finish player. On the off chance that Day 1 is any evidence, Ovechkin sounds prepared to be a co-agent understudy. "On the off chance that you need to be great," he said, "you need to chip away at everything." Step No. 1, as Trotz had shown at one time, is moving Ovechkin once more to left wing, turning around a seismic movement under past mentor Adam Oates. Ovechkin headed the NHL with 51 objectives keep going season playing generally on the right, however his in addition to short was less 35, and...
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...Weekly Overview Week One Overview Selecting a degree program is an important step in guiding your career. This week, you will look at the focus of the bachelor’s degree and how all the pieces fit together for your learning experience. A bachelor’s degree is comprised of 120 credits that include general education courses that provide a general foundation of learning. Courses in this area can include English, mathematics, history, and science. The remaining credits focus on coursework related to building your knowledge and skills in the business side of health care. In addition, you’ll look at how you can select a curriculum track or certificate to expand your career opportunities. What you will cover 1. BSHA Program Overview a. Describe the purpose of the BSHA program. 1) Program Description a) The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) Program is designed to integrate a framework of general education courses with a health care curriculum that prepares the graduate with the foundational knowledge needed to enter today's challenging health industry. The BSHA curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified as relevant to an ever expanding and diverse health care arena. Coursework includes content in some of the following areas- management, finance, legal and ethical parameters, risk and quality management, human resources, and information systems. Upon completion of the core curriculum health care students...
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...HCS/490 WEEK 4 INDIVIDUAL PAPER Communication Paper Your name here HCS/490 Date here Instructor’s name here Communication Paper As the health care industry moves its focus on to the Electronic Health Records (EHR) era and the United States moves towards a more patient-centered health care system, Patient Portals offer patients a way to efficiently interact and electronically communicate with their health care providers. A Patient Portal is an online interactive communication tool, where patients log in and have access to their personal health records such as lab and diagnostic testing results. Patients have a personalized way of managing their health information as well as make requests and changes related to their health care. In addition to accessing personal health records, patients can also schedule appointments, request prescription refills, view past visits, and even make changes to their existing plan coverage. This is especially helpful when patients travel out of the country, to another health care facility or when they are referred to another physician, such as a specialist. Patients can control and easily access their own personal medical history to share as they see fit. This also allows patients to feel more at ease when sharing their personal health history with others. Additionally, patients can effectively communicate with staff members about payments, and other non-medically related topics. Patient portals also offer links to useful services...
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...Health Care Access Options Kayla Moore HCS/490 Health Care Consumer – Trends and Marketing February 15, 2016 Danny Crawley Health Care Access Options In today’s society people want everything done right away, never wanting to wait and this includes their health care. Since people are wanting and needing care right away there is a need for more urgent care clinics. An urgent care clinic is a walk in clinic that is focused on the delivery of ambulatory care that is in a medical facility outside of an emergency room. An urgent care is meant to treat medical illnesses and issues that require immediate care but not enough so that an emergency room is required. Around the Perris, California area there are several urgent care locations, all of which take different types of health insurance. Since there are certain areas in which more people may need government assistance there is more of a chance there will be a certain genre of people who are using those urgent care centers where others may only take private insurance. The different locations of the urgent care facilities have also influenced the way the facilities are trying to bring awareness; some may use more social media while others may prefer a mailer. Going over different statistics will give a clearer understanding of which areas may need to change the way they are trying to get their name out there. Changes in urgent care Urgent care facilities have not been around for a very long time but due to the locations...
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