...__ | |Assignment Launch Date |Tuesday 3rd September 2010 | |Assignment Hand in Dates |Assignment 1 |Wednesday 5th October 2011 | | |Assignment 2 |Thursday 19th October 2011 | | |Assignment 3 |Thursday 1st December 2011 | | | | | | | |GRADING CRITERIA | |To achieve a...
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...Assignment 04 HE310 Survey of Healthcare Management Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be three (3) to six (6) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements. This written assignment has two parts and involves combining the case studies from lessons 1-4. For each of the case studies, you are responsible for selecting the appropriate case at the end of the applicable chapter and response to the question. In each of the cases you will respond as if you are the hospital administrator. For part 1 of this written assignment, please see case studies relating to lessons 1-4 below. Please combine your response to these case study questions into part I of your written assignment. Part I Lesson 1 Case Study 1. Better Service to Current Patient Population You are the administrator of a 250-bed hospital. A recent report from the county tells you that the population within a 25-radius of your facility is getting younger - the median age in the area has decreased from 35 years of age to 29 years of age. This was an expected impact of the new state university campus that has opened about five miles away. What do you need to review and analyze to ensure that you can provide the services required...
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... | |Unit T2itle |Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care | |Level |3 | |Part Unit | |Whole Unit |Yes | |Assessor | | |Start Date | |Task Introduction | |You are a researcher within the Health and Social Care Department, they are currently reviewing the way that they communicate, both within the department, | |with other professionals, other agencies, clients and each other. They have asked you to conduct further research on the role of effective communication in | |health and social care. The research is based on number of practical and theoretical aspects, which combines essay type questions, case studies and role | ...
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...Natural Sciences HCS/405 Version 5 Health Care Financial Accounting Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an understanding of the general principles of accounting applied in the health care environment. It includes an overview of sources of revenue for various health care entities. The fundamentals of financial planning, cost concepts, capital budgeting, and management analysis are applied in the health care environment. Issues surrounding the development and management of budgets are also examined. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Baker, J. J., & Baker, R. W. (2011). Health care finance: Basic tools for nonfinancial managers (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Overview of Health Care Finance Details Objectives...
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...| |LO2. |2.1 Explain health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care. | |Understand the implications of developments| | |in technologies for use in health and | | |social care | | | |2.2 Discuss ethical considerations in the use of assistive technologies | | |2.3 Explain the impact of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social care services, | | Case Study 1: Sally is a 42-year-old female who presents to her GP with complaints of tingling and numbness in her left foot, 18 months later she also complained of double vision. Consultation with a neurologist at that time results in a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. She is placed on disease-modulating medication and educated about lifestyle changes to avoid fatigue, which manages her double vision, with the exception of long workdays. The GP refers her to a vision...
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...Policies and Implementation INSTRUCTOR GUIDE Course Revision Table Change Date | Updated Section | Change Description | Change Rationale | Implementation Quarter | 12/20/2011 | All | New curriculum | | June 2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Credit hours: 4.5 Contact/Instructional hours: 60 (30 Theory, 30 Lab) Prerequisite: IS3110 Risk Management in Information Technology Security or equivalent Corequisite: None Table of Contents Course Overview 5 Course Summary 5 Critical Considerations 5 Instructional Resources 6 Required Resources 6 Additional Resources 6 Course Management 8 Technical Requirements 8 Test Administration and Processing 8 Replacement of Learning Assignments 9 Communication and Student Support 9 Academic Integrity 10 Grading 11 Course Delivery 13 Instructional Approach 13 Methodology 13 Facilitation Strategies 14 Unit Plans 15 Unit 1: Information Security Policy Management 15 Unit 2: Risk Mitigation and Business Support Processes 25 Unit 3: Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines 33 Unit 4: Information Systems Security Policy Framework 42 Unit 5: User Policies 50 Unit 6: IT Infrastructure Security Policies 58 Unit 7: Risk Management 66 Unit 8: Incident Response Team Policies 74 Unit 9: Implementing and Maintaining an IT...
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...Paper that’s due Sunday Some different Health care Administrators problems Ideals for research paper that I need to look into more information on. 1. Medicare/Medicaid Payments 2. Changes in Pay Structure 3. Shortage of Healthcare Professionals 3 challenges facing Hospital Administrators? In 500 words or less, describe the specific health care administration problem that you intend to address in your research project (include a single-sentence problem statement and a single sentence hypothesis at the end of this section). 1. Discuss how you determined your research problem. 2. Explain how your research question will influence your research design. 3. Describe and justify the various resources that you plan to use in development of your resource project. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 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 assignment. You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success...
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...Unit 1: Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Unit code: R/600/8939 QCF Level 3: BTEC Nationals Credit value: 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose This unit aims to enable learners to understand effective communication, the barriers that may exist and ways to overcome these. The unit will give learners the opportunity to gain the interpersonal skills needed to embark on a career within the health or social care sectors. Unit introduction This is a core unit within the programme, recognising the fact that effective communication is central to all work in the health and social care sectors. Professionals within the sectors require good communication and interpersonal skills to perform their roles effectively, work cooperatively with colleagues and build supportive relationships with people using services. It is, therefore, important for all those embarking on a career in the health or social care sectors to gain knowledge, understanding and the skills associated with communication, so that they are able to develop effective interpersonal skills. Initially, learners will investigate what is meant by effective communication and interpersonal skills and how these may affect the outcomes for people who use services. Learners will consider the factors that influence communication and interactions, analysing theories which may help to explain why there may be difficulties, possible breakdowns in communication and...
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...to meet their demands. The health care industry is very complex and thrives on advances within the field and in medical technology advancement. Most entrepreneurs within the health care industry are looking to expand the access and advancements within health care. There are pros and cons to entrepreneurship within the health care industry. Positive Effects of Entrepreneurship on Health Care One of the most positive effects of entrepreneurships within the health care has been in the new ways of technology and the ability they have on the innovation of using that technology to help in treatment and care of patients. Advances in technology are allowing for patients to receive quality that is needed. Technology has helped in the research and detection of diseases and illnesses. This research has then in turn helped health care professionals to be better prepared for illness and diseases and take possible precautions to help with the spread of these illnesses. Another positive effect of entrepreneurship on the health care field, is the establishment of alternative urgent treatment to a primary physician’s office or to the trip to the emergency room. Concierge and direct primary care locations can now be located in local pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens. These local minute clinics and urgent care centers give patients an alternative to getting care when getting to their primary care physician is not able to see them. With the demand of health care needs on the rise it is often...
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...Effectos of Communication on Patient Care Travis Porterfield Grand Canyon University Effectos of Communication on Patient Care The process of curing a patient requires a holistic approach which involves considerations beyond treating a disease. It warrants several skills in a doctor along with technical expertise. Studies have shown that good communication skill in a doctor improve patient’s compliance and overall satisfaction. There are certain basic principles of practicing good communication. Patient listening, empathy, and paying attention to the paraverbal and non verbal components of the communication are the important ones that are frequently neglected. Proper information about the nature, course and prognosis of the disease is important. Besides, patients and attendants should always be explained about the necessity and yield of expensive investigations and risks/benefits involved in invasive procedures. One should be extremely cautious while managing difficult encounters and breaking bad news. Formal training of the doctors in improving communication skills is necessary and has proven to improve overall outcome. (Ranjan, Kumari, & Chakrawarty, 2015, p. 1) Significant differences were found in eye gaze patterns across the groups.•Some technology use styles can engage patient more in the visit than others.•This study has implication for future EHRs which can enhance the communication.•This study has training implications for physicians for more efficient use...
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... EDEXCEL BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Health and Social Care Unit 3 – Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Title: Barriers to Communication Assignment Learning Aims - At the end of the assignment you should be able to: |Outcome | | |B |Investigate barriers to communication in health and social care. | |Grading criteria |Achieved | |2B.P3 | | |2B.P4 | | |2B.M2 | | |2B.D2 | | Authenticity Statement I confirm that this is entirely my own work. It has not been copied from other learners, textbooks, websites, journals or other sources. I understand that grades are finalised after marking and verification. Learner’s Signature __________________________________________________ |IV Initial | | |IV Date | | EDEXCEL BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Health and Social Care Unit 3 – Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Assignment Number 2 Title – Barriers to Communication ...
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...SUMMER NURSING INFORMATICS COURSE SYLLABUS Course Description: Integrates nursing science with computer technology and information science to identify, gather, process, and manage information. Emphasis on technology based health applications which support clinical, administrative, research, and educational decision making enhancing the efficacy of nursing endeavors. Course Purpose: This course provides an overview of nursing informatics for all student nurse. Focus is on developing an understanding of concepts relevant to health care informatics. Current trends and issues in using, designing, and managing heath care information systems will be examined. Students, applying knowledge from assigned readings, will analyze the design and implementation of health care information systems. The course includes email, electronic discussion forums, computer applications, worldwide web, and internet assignments. Course Objectives: 1. Identify key trends and issues in nursing informatics and the impact on health care information systems. 1.1 Describe the historical perspectives of nursing and computers 1.2 Discuss the term nursing informatics. 1.3 Define basic terms related to hardware, software, World Wide Web, and the Internet. 1.4 Identify informatics visions for the profession of nursing. 1.5 Discuss technology applications utilizing speech recognition, genomic informatics, date warehousing, and virtual reality. 2. Explain...
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...Grading Criteria Health Care Industry Overview Complete the Health Care Industry Overview Grid that is located below. There are many areas within the health care that are options for career placement or advancement. Research different fields within the industry, such as phamacuetical/drug, health information systems, and long-term care/gerontology, and fill in each box to contain information regarding the health care industry. There is an example that is already started to help with the process, but ensure you include adequate information to support your findings. Use a minimum of three references to support your information. This assignment is due in Week Three. |Industry |Career Explanation |Industry Examples |Role of Health Care Personnel | |Manufacturing (Equipment/Supplies) |Example: |Example: |Example: | | |Health Care manufacturing deals with the making of consumer products that help |- Bandages, braces, IV |Health Care personnel can move into this | | |individuals deal with health care issues. If it looks as if there is a market big |tubing, hospital beds, |industry to satisfy a need within health care| ...
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...college syllabus COURSE DETAIL Course Name: Orientation to Veterinary Technology Course Number: VET101 Prerequisites: None Credit Value: 1 Faculty Contact: Dr. James Hurrell Delivery Method: Distance Education COURSE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Study Units: Starting Your Program Introduction to Animal Care METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Study units METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Lesson exams COURSE DESCRIPTION Overview of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology; roles of the various members of the veterinary health care team; professional ethics and legal aspects of veterinary practice; aspects of distance education in veterinary technology and strategies for success. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS LS5493(1501) Grading Criteria Lesson exams (2) 100% You can submit exams online at the school’s website by selecting the “Take an Exam” option. The exams you submit will be graded on the following scale: LESSON GRADE (100%) LETTER EQUIVALENT RATING QUALITY POINT AVERAGE 90–100 A Excellent 4.0 80–89 B Good 3.0 70–79 C Average 2.0 Below 70 F Failing 0.0 An overall lesson average of 70% or higher is required to pass your course. You are given two opportunities to take each exam. Refer to the Academic Policies section of the College Catalog for specific information on exam results. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Please refer to your student handbook regarding Academic Integrity. Since you’re...
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... |1 of 1 |WORD COUNT | | |ASSIGNMENT | | | | |ASSIGNMENT HANDOUT DATE |21/11/2014 |ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION DATE | | |ASSIGNMENT REVIEW DATEs | | |ASSIGNMENT RESUBMISSION DATE |09.01.2015 | |FINAL GRADE |ORIGINAL SUBMISSION | |RESUBMISSION | | ASSESSMENT CRITERIA TO BE ASSESSED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT |Achieved Pass Criteria |LO 1 |LO 2 |LO 3 |LO 4 | |Original Submission | | | | | |Re submission | | | | | |Grade...
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