davenport hcmg630 all week discussion and reflection latest 2015 spring [ all 14 ]

The textbook indicated that “inpatient care will diminish and hospitals are likely to downsize with continued advances in medicine.” The text also stated that the hospital “…will play a very different role in the future as part of an integrated collection of providers and site of care.” Describe what the hospital of the future looks like. Are hospitals important community assets that should be maintained at any cost? Or should they be allowed to close if they are not financially viable?
reflection
Reflect on the week's activity andanswer the following question: Research has indicated that although the government is aware of possible infectious epidemic attacks [For example think Eboli], local healthcare systems are not prepared to respond to this type of bioterrorist attack. Why is this a true statement?
In spite of nursing's vital importance to hospitals, nurses face excessive paperwork, managerial and staffing responsibilities, as well as supervision of lesser trained techs and aides. These tasks [and other duties as assigned] require an inordinate amount of time spent in functions other than direct patient care. These frustrations are combined with long work hours, stagnant salaries, and other difficulties. As the Chief Nursing Officer for your health organization, provide three [3] possible solutions to these growing issues.
reflection
Reflect on the week's activity andanswer the following question: Congress is cutting hospital reimbursements, and hospital systems are merging to survive. Ambulatory care settings provide healthcare on an outpatient basis. In fact more than half of all surgical procedures are now performed in ambulatory surgery facilities. How has the quality of patient care been affected by these unconventional ambulatory healthcare settings?
week 6
Healthcare materials manufacturers and distributors are moving from a supply oriented service to value oriented service and supply process. Why? Explain the difference. To assist facilities in managing rising costs, a reduction of cost is necessary. However, this reduction comes at the expense of the patient/client. Why does cost reduction hurt the patient [or does it] and is this transition from supply to value oriented service really necessary? Defend your answer.
reflection
Reflect on the week's activity andanswer the following question: Combining Patient laboratory results from various locations [testing sites] with clinical information from other disciplines and sources is a challenge. How can healthcare organizations successfully manage all of this clinical data and maintain patient confidentiality?
Find and summarize in 1 - 2 paragraphs an article that best describes your hope for the future of healthcare in the USA. For credit be sure to attach the article or article link [NOT website!] Remember; No article - No points!
As reminder, our last day is Day 5. All work needs to be submitted by then.
reflection
Post your opinion on the topics, the research and what you have learned from you and your classmates' research on various USA Health Care topics.

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