...certification examinations, our department receives revenues from proctoring exams. We are required track how many people use our services for testing to justify whether we need to open more testing sessions (more demand) or reduce the number of testing sessions (less demand). Some possible implications are to: (1) hire part time employee(s) to open Saturday and evening sessions. (2) reduce full time employees’ working hours to less than 40 hours per week and compensate full time employee(s) with more health benefits (Culyer & Newhouse, 2000, pg. 661). c) Thinking outside the box, what types of changes could we make that would make health care cheaper? In our society, when someone is sick, we tend to go straight to specialists and ordered the most expensive and sometimes unnecessary treatment procedures. Knowing this, hospitals bought the latest technology whose benefits are supported by little scientific evidence. U.S. pays for nearly any technology without regard to economic value causing health-care spending has grown nearly three times as rapidly in the United States compare to other developed countries. In U.S., costs are...
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...Marlene Mendez October 11, 2014 Short Paper on Health Care Reform Elimination of Preexisting Conditions: Implications of Health Care Administrators After many years of debate over health care in the United States of America, in the year 2010 something happened. The House of Representatives, Congress and the President of the United States were all Democrats and the Affordable Care Act of 2010 was passed. The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, promised American with great changes and hope for a better health care of the United States as a whole. “An estimated 30 million Americans are expected to gain health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA)” ( Anderson, 2014) After years of struggle with a failing health care in place, the President was finally able to approve a health reform, that test ran in the state of Massachusetts, and proved to be a great success. Lots of parts of the Affordable Care Act seem to be headed in the right direction if your ideology is that basic health care is one of the basic human rights. On the counter part, when big changes are promised to the nation about health care, all components that make up that health care must be evaluated and changed to meet those promises and fully satisfy the people being promised. One of the parties that is facing the implications of the Affordable Care Act are those Health Administrators and health care managers that are trying to fit the promises of the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable...
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...for this assignment is Brookwood Medical Center, which I served in the capacity of Reimbursement Manager for the business office. Brookwood Medical Center is a 631-bed full service medical facility. More than 900 privately practicing physicians treat and refer patients to Brookwood. Over 200 physicians practice in offices located in one of the four professional office buildings connected to the hospital. In addition to the physicians, a workforce of over 2,500 employees and volunteer staff support the medical center. Brookwood is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is licensed by the Alabama State Department of Health. They are a full-service medical facility offering cancer and oncology services, cardiovascular services, cyber knife, digestive/gastro treatment, mental health services, robotic surgery, wound care, high – risk pregnancy care, and one of the most comprehensive women’s care centers in the state. Discuss the specific challenges in managing the relationships between human resources, executive management, and other organizational departments within the organization you chose. There are many challenges in managing the relationships between human resources, executive management, and organizational departments. The corporate vision and mission statements as well as executives stand behind HR and have the belief that people are their most important asset. HR associates are viewed as trusted confidants who add value...
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...longer and more productive lives, HIV continues to spread at a staggering national rate. The latest incidence data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates nationally there were 48,100 new HIV infections in 2009. The graph below depicts the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Louisiana through 2010 according the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Note that the following HIV/AIDS statistics only represent a portion of the epidemic in the U.S.—those cases that have been both confirmed through testing and reported. Reported AIDS Casesi Number Currently Living with HIV (not AIDS) Number Currently Living with HIV/AIDS Number Currently Living with AIDS Cumulative AIDS Cases 25000 20,923 20,143 20000 18,308 17,387 16,277 15,323 15000 10000 8,684 7,593 9,379 10,035 8,273 8,008 5000 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 Last Updated: July 21, 2011 Demographic Trendsii The HIV/AIDS epidemic disproportionately affects those at risk from social factors such as disparity and discrimination. The following demographic numbers are from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals as of December 31, 2010. PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS BY GENDER, 2010 Female 30% Male 70% PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS BY RACE / ETHNICITY, 2010 Black, Not Hispanic White, Not Hispanic Hispanic, All Races Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian Multi-Racial Unknown COUNTIESiii 12,278 5,168 662 60 29 92 ...
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...Public Health Comparison Paper University Of Phoenix NUR/408 1 July 2012 Abstract This paper will provide information on county, state, and national public health resources and will describe the history of public health with related dates of pertinence. The differences between public and community health will also be discussed including influential individuals and significant historical events that have shaped the agencies and policies by which public health is directed. For purposes of comparison the public health departments relating specifically to disease prevention and control will be highlighted on a county, state and national level. Definitions The main objectives of public health resources “are the political and practical application of lessons learned from past successes and failures in disease control and the promotion of preventive measures to combat existing, evolving and re-emerging health threats and risks. Public health professionals address present and anticipated health problems in a complex world with great inequalities with specific targets which would help to achieve higher standards of health and a more just and socially responsible distribution of resources” (Tulchinsky & Varavikova, 2010). Public health encompasses a broad scope of health issues including the mental, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental aspects of health. Public health professionals are trained to occupy multiple roles within a complex framework. Public...
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...LEGALAFFAIRSOFFICE Minister of Health Minister of Health ASS U/Secretary, Human Resources & Financial Resources ASS U/Secretary, Primary Care & Public Health ASS u/Secretary, Hospitals ASS/Secretary Training & Planning HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE FINANCE DIRECTORATE SERVICES DIRECTORATE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE DIRECTORATE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENCE DIRECT TRAINING DIRECTORATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATION DIRECTORATE STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT MEDICAL REVIEW HEALTH CENTRES MEDICAL SERVICES PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTORATE HEALTH CENTERS DIRECTORATE NURSING SERVICES PRIMARY CARE & PUBLIC HEALTH DENTAL & ORAL HEALTH SERVICES (SMC) MED SVC (SMC) ADMIN SVC ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PERIPHERY HOSPITALS NURING SEVICES HOSPITALS REGISTRATION OFFICE PHARMACY & DRUG CONTROL DIRECTORATE INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT MEDICAL COMMISSION ASS U/Secretary, Human Resources & Financial Resources ASS U/Secretary, Primary Care & Public Health ASS u/Secretary, Hospitals ASS/Secretary Training & Planning HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE FINANCE DIRECTORATE SERVICES DIRECTORATE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE DIRECTORATE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENCE DIRECT TRAINING DIRECTORATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATION DIRECTORATE STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT MEDICAL REVIEW HEALTH CENTRES MEDICAL...
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...Health care administrator , I have been in this role for about 11 years Bachelors degree for four years, at UCF, during that time she went and worked for a health admin. Aide for about two years. What I like about my job the most is working with different people each day and seeing the different people that comes into the hospital. Another reason I like my job is my co-workers that I work with, they are so friendly I consider them family. I work in a team environment My job position can be difficult at times and stressful. Sometimes you have to step in and be that “boss” when is needed which is hard because you don’t want to make people mad. I do not like the fact I have a lot on my shoulders to do, and I am busy from the time I start in the morning till the time I go home. I am always on call, and I hate that I have a lot of paperwork to do. My major in college was Health I went to Valencia for 2 years, I did the direct connect to go to UCF, I got into the honors program, I had to do business classes, and health classes, after a few years I graduated with my bachelors degree. During that time I was working in a hospital for a health care admin aide for about two years. I worked for them for about three years since I had an agreement with them that they would pay for my schooling if I worked for them for 3 years after. Know what you want to get out of this career, if you can take on the stress then go for it. Don’t start something and not finish...
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...Registered Health Information Technician A Career Pathway Research Denise Edwards The College of Westchester Health Information Technology 1564 - MED 215 – 21 FALL I 2015 Abstract This paper explores five published articles that report on information and results from research conducted online by the author about what career path she should take in order to achieve her goal of becoming a successful health information technician. Healthinformationtechnologycareers.com and similar websites highlight the vast amount of career opportunities that is available for anyone who is interested in continuing a career in the health information industry. They also showcase the different levels of education, skill sets and experience one would need in order to succeed as a health information technician. The author wanted to investigate what is the best path to take in becoming a registered health information technician. In her research, she found that it would be best that she continue her education – first in a bachelor’s program in healthcare administration for approximately two years; second – in a master’s program in health information technology for four years - this can either be done online or on campus. It was also discovered that while she is in school, she could either volunteer to work at a hospital or find part time employment at a small doctor’s office that could give the experience needed for a technician. The author also research what effect this career in...
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...CareBridge, LLP Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Business Concept ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Our Product .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Target Market and Market Size .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Funding Requirements and Strategies ........................................................................................................................... 9 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Executive Team .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Product Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Prequalification...
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...Recruitment Services Service Specifications Document Revision History |Version |Date |Prepared by |Comments | |1.1 |22/10/2012 |L Dawson |Draft prepared for Statewide Recruitment Services transition to Hospital and Health Services 2012 | Contents |Summary of Service Items |4 | |Definitions and Acronyms |5 | |Detail of Service Items: | | |Workforce and Job Design |6 | |Options to Fill Vacancy |6 | |Advertising |8 | |Process applications |11 | |Selection ...
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...Health Promotion is the provision of information and/or education to individuals, families, and communities that-encourage family unity, community commitment, and traditional spirituality that make positive contributions to their health status. Health Promotion is also the promotion of healthy ideas and concepts to motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. According to the World Health Organization, Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve their health. Health promotion represents a comprehensive social and political process, it not only embraces actions directed at strengthening the skills and capabilities of individuals, but also action directed towards changing social, environmental and economic conditions so as to alleviate their impact on public and individual health. Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over the determinants of health and thereby improve their health. Participation is essential to sustain health promotion action. The Ottawa Charter identifies three basic strategies for health promotion. These are advocacy for health to create the essential conditions for health indicated above; enabling all people to achieve their full health potential; and mediating between the different interests in society in the pursuit of health. These strategies are supported by five priority action areas as outlined in the Ottawa Charter for health promotion: * Build healthy public...
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...Introduction The New Yorker named Jean Nidetch, who is at the start of Weight Watchers in 1963, when she decided to invite her friends to hers in order to give them the possibility to lose weight "together". From there, the first Weight Watchers meeting was born. Quickly, the reputation of this program was spreading across the United States. It made thousands of followers. By 1970 it spread on to Germany, the first European country to import the Weight Watchers diet. In 1973, it followed by France and Switzerland and Belgium in 1974. The company is now present in forty countries across the world and hasn’t said its last word. In 1978, the company was sold to the famous U.S. food group H. J. Heinz until 1999, best known for the manufacture of ketchup and canned food. Since 2001, it went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Weight Watchers program, in addition to the weekly meetings that have been develop in all countries where it operates, brand extension of products created under the logo of the brand through partnerships (105 products from 12 different categories in 2011). In 1993, Weight Watchers has developed additional services, including concept correspondence "Weight Watchers at home." But the revolution came in the 2000s with the development of the Internet, which hasn’t escaped to Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers International is the global leader in weight management services, operating in all the market through a network of owned...
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...is not what we say, but it is how we say it. A quality education and career training are sound investments for a bright future, an illustrious career, and a successful life. Individuals who complete more years of education have greater access to higher paying jobs-such as management, professional, and related occupations than those with fewer years of education. “Where one goes to college can have effects on one's future education, occupation, and income” (Karen, 2002, p. 193). Self-discipline, sacrifice, patience, perseverance, and positive attitude should be sufficient motivating factors, and a reminder that a good education pays off eventually by reaping the fruits of hard work. Physical well-being, personal wellness, and good health are part of personal responsibility. “Participation in physical activity should remain a high priority to facilitate maintenance of healthy body weights” (Liebman, 2005, p. 95). Personal drive, ambition, and desire to succeed are necessary attributes that help in overcoming any obstacles. Volunteering, part of personal responsibility requires time, and flexibility to help less fortunate members of the community, and may work in homeless shelters, children’s, and nursing homes, hospitals, churches, correctional institutions, and schools. Learning from our past can help avoid repetition of mistakes in the future. Responsibility means doing the right thing and not blaming others for our actions. People who drink and drive risk getting...
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...mostly define a child’s acceptance and good relationship with things within the environment. Good socialization skills are developed when humans are exposed to as many things as possible. The more events that a child encounters and has positive reactions to, the better response he/she will have when these events are repeated throughout the course of life. It is important that you make the socialization process as entertaining and rewarding as you possibly can. This means that during this process, your infant will need to accept being handled and being touched by other humans so that she will not fear strangers (healthcare providers, or people whom they are introduced to.) This will prove beneficial when you have to take the infant to the health clinic per se. Make sure that all the experiences a child is introduced to are pleasurable experiences. That way the child will build a good association between the event and the reward. Human contact us necessary not only for the infant’s physical well-being, but for healthy social and psychological development as well. As infants grow, their inborn...
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...University of Phoenix Material History of Community Nursing Matrix Complete the matrix with the following concepts, and relate the concepts to two different periods of time in history and the present time: • Describe each period briefly. • Clarify the differences during each period with public health nursing and community health nursing. • Describe the key health issues. • Identify community health partnerships used during this period of time. • Describe how Watson’s Theory of Human Transpersonal Caring is related. | |Historical time |Nursing role in |Major health issues |Partnerships used |Watson’s theory | | |period |community | | | | |Past period 1 |Colonial period |Nursing care was |-Poor sanitation |Early colonial public |A nurse is able to detect | | |America |informal and was |-Small Pox |health effort included the |the other person’s condition| | |1600-1700 |provided by household |-Yellow Fever |collection of vital |of being (Watson, 1995). The| | | |women. They were |-Cholera |statistic, improved |theory relates to this era | | | |responsible for taking |-Typhoid...
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