Improving Quality of Care Ottawa University Abstract Assessing and improving quality health care in the United States is a high priority in this day and age of health care. As health care providers we have an obligation to serve as leaders and visionaries and actively demonstrate and document the advances to patient-centered care. Many agencies and organizations have developed initiatives to advance patient care through quality improvement measures and patient safety programs. Evaluating quality
Words: 2258 - Pages: 10
No. 6, 550 –556 © 2009 American Psychological Association 0735-7028/09/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/a0016853 Electronic Medical Records: Confidentiality Issues in the Time of HIPAA Margaret M. Richards Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital With the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the medical community, new issues arise for psychologists in keeping documented records of patient visits. Confidentiality limits have broadened, making use of the electronic
Words: 6602 - Pages: 27
Organizational Performance Management Varilie L. Williams-Garner September 17, 2012 HCS/451 Health Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis Jodie Sapaugh Health care as an industry exists to serve its stakeholders in the safest, most effective and efficient manner; but each organization type and company function differently. Organizations share some similar functionalities and regulatory requirements that provide a path for them to follow. The regulatory requirements demand compliance
Words: 3228 - Pages: 13
of them have an impact. Every patient have experiences that are quite different, however, many can agree that their main concern is the quality of care. Many facilities like hospitals, clinics, and major health care insurance companies have been struggling to control the numbers of disgruntled patients complaining about the quality service they received at their provider offices. Even though this is dealt with an institutional level, the United States Department of Health and Human Services also struggles
Words: 885 - Pages: 4
Abstract: Impact of technology is both positive and negative. Logically thinking, technology has since been better in the communication process and done negligible harm. Development of technology has considerably improved our lifestyle. It has made its impact felt on each and every aspect of life, including communication technology. Invention of Alexander Graham Bell in 1875, the first inventor that impacted communication in humans to a massive extent. Impact of technolgy on
Words: 1287 - Pages: 6
Disease in the News Vermetria Oliver HCD/235 AGUC0910D May 20, 2012 Amber Cochran ADVANTAGES • Reduction in human errors: Not having to rely on illegible or incorrect files, inaccurate filing and unsecure storage means that electronic medical records eliminate many layers of human contact for an overall reduction in what can become costly mistakes. • Safety and security: While paper files can be lost, damaged, stolen or subjected to natural disasters, electronic medical
Words: 888 - Pages: 4
from the way people can be seen by a doctor to the technology doctors use to diagnose and treat the patients. One way in particular has changed the health care system is Health information technology. The United States Department of Health and Human Services defines Health information technology as “the exchange of health information in an electronic environment. Widespread use of health IT within the health care industry will improve the quality of health care, prevent medical errors, reduce
Words: 766 - Pages: 4
Running head: HSA520 ARTICLE SUMMARY WEEK 6 Article Summary HIPAA INFORMATION SERIES HIPAA 101 For Health Care Providers’ Offices Article Summary The value of health care information exchange and interoperability Walker, J., Pan, E., Johnston, D., Adler-Milstein, J., Bates, D., Middleton, B., The value of health care information exchange and interoperability. Health Affairs: The Policy Journal of the Health Sphere, Web Exclusive, Jan. 19, 2005. Accessed Jan
Words: 5763 - Pages: 24
1 Administrative Ethics Paper Shannan Eddings HCS/335 December 10, 2011 Joann Wilcox In the healthcare field there are many institutions that specialize in different methods of treatment such as a nursing assistant, dentist, pathologist, psychiatrist and physical therapists to name a few. With these different jobs and countless employees in the medical profession, there are plenty of patients to be cared for because everyone needs medical attention no matter if it is a broken arm or getting
Words: 1084 - Pages: 5
using quick response software or a scanner to access an individual’s information. With this easy process of accessing information it allows healthcare providers to be more efficient and more attentive with care provided to patients. Impact on Patient Care Delivery In the healthcare field time is of the essence when it comes to life and death situations. With QR codes medical responders are able to access important health information on individuals which in turn makes crucial health decisions simple
Words: 1118 - Pages: 5