...New Health Medical System Memo The director of staffing for a New Health Medical Systems has been required to create a new staffing strategy that will fill the 35 new positions opening up in the cardiovascular unit. She has recommended four strategies to help accomplish this goal: advertisement in local newspapers, staffing agencies, job fair for local professionals, and a signing bonus for contracts signed to complete 180 days. Below is a researched evaluation of the staffing strategies, including changes, or additional recommendations to the management. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: NEW HEALTH MEDICAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT FROM: After careful review, the staffing strategy presented does not fully align with the company's new strategic direction. Staffing is the process of acquiring, deploying, and retaining a workforce of sufficient quantity and quality to create positive impacts on the organization’s effectiveness (Henenman & Judge, 2009). In this case, the staffing strategy cannot be solely based on hiring local candidates, but on creating incentives and branching out to candidates in other areas. Based on the needs of the organization, the following four recommendations were given for evaluation: 1. Place advertisements in the local newspapers. 2. Contact staffing agencies that specialize in place technicians into health care facilities. 3. Organize a job fair and invite local professionals to attend. 4. Offer a $1,000 signing bonus to anyone who joins the...
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...MEMORANDUM To: Anna Rieve From: Kristi Helmer Date: November 5, 2015 Subject: Audience Analysis Memo I have chosen to contrast two websites that deal with Women’s Health, more specifically health during pregnancy, childbirth, and newborns. The websites are BabyCenter.com (http://www.babycenter.com/) and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (https://www.awhonn.org/awhonn/). The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is a website that promotes an organization. “Promoting the health of women and newborns” is the mission statement of this organization. (AWHONN, 2015) The primary audience for this website is obstetrical and neonatal professional nurses and nurse practitioners. It is an...
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...Measuring Economic Health Memo xxxxxxxxx Eco 212 July xx, 2010 Xxxxxxxxxx In the next few paragraphs I will briefly examine how GDP (gross domestic product) is used to measure the business cycle, the roles of government bodies that determine national fiscal policy, and explain the effects of fiscal policies on the economy. Gross Domestic Policy and the Business Cycle GDP (gross domestic product) is the best indicator of where the economy is in the business cycle; “because GDP is our best measure of economic activity, the business cycle is usually illustrated using movements in GDP” (Hubbard & O'Brien, 2010, p. 691). The business cycle has four phases; expansion, peak, recession, and trough. An increase in economic activity indicates the economy is in the expansion phase of the business cycle. A decrease in economic activity indicates the economy is in recession. When the economy stops growing and start shrinking the economy is in the peak phase of the business cycle. When the economy stops shrinking and starts growing the economy is in the trough phase of the business cycle. The following image shows the business cycle phases. Fiscal Policy and its Effects on the Economy The Congress and The President of the United States of America determine national fiscal policy. Congress has the authority to tax. The President creates the federal budget each year but the Congress modifies and votes on the budget. Through its different bureaus, offices...
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...MEMORANDUM TO: Public FROM: Amber DATE: September 13, 2010 SUBJECT: Determination of Economic Health Because of the importance of the United State’s economic health, it is very important to understand and make oneself knowledgeable of the gross domestic product, the determination of fiscal policies, and the effects of fiscal policies on employment and production. The gross domestic product, also known as GDP, is a monetary measure of the economy’s production. The entire health of a local, state, and national economy lies in the numbers that the GDP provides us. If there is a higher production from the nation’s businesses then there will be an increase in the GDP. However, if the production numbers fall, the GDP will decrease. If the GDP decreases for two uninterrupted quarters then the economy is said to be in a recession. The fluctuations spoken of are deemed the “business cycle.” The business cycle consists of four phases: expansion, peak, contraction, and trough. Expansion: Expansion is an acceleration of the pace of economic activity. Peak: Peak is the point in which the business cycle takes an upward turn. Contraction: Contraction is the opposite of expansion in where the pace of economic activity has slowed down. If a contraction is severe, it is a recession. Trough: Trough is the lower turning point in the business cycle where a contraction turns into an expansion. A deep trough is also known as a depression. The fiscal policy is used to control spending...
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...Measuring Economic Health Memo Eco/212 Febrero 14, 2012 University of Phoenix Measuring Economic Health Memo Una de la mejor manera de entender la economía y un ciclo de negocios es ver el producto interno bruto (GDP). Esta es la estadística más utilizada para medir, evaluar y predecir la economía y los ciclos económicos. Hay tres principales cuotas del cálculo de GDP y es importante tener esto en cuenta y no mezclar los tres. El GDP se define como el valor de todos los bienes y servicios finales producidos en un país durante un año. El GDP real es el valor evaluado en un ano a base y corrige los efectos de la inflación. GDP nominal es mucho mayor que el GDP real a causa de esto, lo que a comparación ano a ano puede ser lo más preciso probable de la oficina de análisis económico (BEA) informa del GDP real en una base trimestral y revisa el próximo trimestre hasta alcanzar las mejores que dispongan los datos. La BEA hace tres distinciones importantes cuando se calcula el GDP. En primer lugar, las importaciones y los ingresos de las empresas y las personas fuera de los estados unidos no están incluidos de manera que los impactos de los tipos de cambios no empana la figura. Segundo, el resultado de la inflación se elimina. Solo los productos finales no se cuentan a los componentes que conforman el producto (AMADEO). La oficina de manejo y presupuesto (OMB) pronostico del GDP y en la actualidad predice que el crecimiento de 2011 a un 4% y entre 2011 y 2015 para tener un...
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...A Critical Thinking Analysis of Penn-Mart’s Health Care Strategy Revisions Dennis D. Puskas University of Maryland University College DMBA 610 September 21, 2014 Abstract The following paper will use a set of 10 critical thinking steps recommended by Browne & Keeley to objectively analyze the memorandum sent by Salvador Monella who is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources to the Board of Directors at Penn-Mart. Mr. Monella has conducted a review of Penn-Mart’s healthcare strategy involving a number of issues including cost to the company and employee involvement, to name a few. The purpose of the review, findings, discussion and recommendations will all be analyzed using critical thinking skills in an objective manner. As discussed in Browne & Keeley, the three dimensions of critical thinking will be used identify the best decisions available. Each of the 10 critical thinking steps and questions will be thoroughly explored and examined in a logical and systematic approach (Browne & Keeley, 2012). The final goal of the following analysis is to provide the reader with concrete examples of how to view the Penn-Mart business memo regarding their healthcare strategies. Question 1: What are the Issue and Conclusion? The issue and conclusion can be found both implicitly and explicitly in the last sentence of the memo contained within the “Purpose” section. Mr. Monella states that after their internal review of the matter at hand, he recommends that...
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...Memo To: From: CC: Date: Re: As the lead surgeon and the decision maker for all transplant cases, I have been faced with another transplant dilemma. I received a call and was notified that a heart has become available for a transplant, but due to time restrictions a decision on where the heart goes must be made immediately. I currently have 3 patients that are candidates for this heart. I have decided to give the heart to Jerry, a 55 year old, father of 3 children, who has an immediate need for a heart and stands to be the most effective choice. I believe Jerry is the best candidate for the transplant because of the expected outcome. Jerry is 55 years old, married to a stay at home mom with 3 dependent children, the oldest in college and the youngest with special needs. His wife does not have the education to earn a decent income nor means to carry her own insurance policy. Based on this information the mother would have a difficult time providing for herself and her kids without government or other assistance. Jerry does not have any ongoing health issues or a strenuous job and is eligible for retirement in 5 years. Therefore, the possibility of an extended life expectancy and future healthy organ donation are promising. Additionally, Jerry has an immediate need for a heart transplant and has no chance for survival without it. The patient is currently here awaiting this procedure and he can be prepped and ready for a transplant as soon as the heart arrives at the hospital...
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...| Jing Li | Memo To: | Dr., Michael Wasylenko | From: | Jing Li | cc: | | Date: | April 15th 2013 | Re: | Annual Physical exams | | | Medical cost is one of the major soaring expenditure in the United States. Besides, the price of medical cost for annual physical is relatively expensive. Reducing medical cost by eliminating the annual physical cost in the United States has become a critical issue. Background of Medical costs Medical costs rate in the United States has grown rapidly in decades and is still arising in the following years. “In total, health spending accounted for 17.9% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010” (KaiserEDU.org). Moreover, the statistic from Health Affairs 2012 shows that around 51 percent of national health expenditures is in hospital care and physicians (KaiserEDU.org). Figure [ 1 ] (KaiserEDU.org) Figure [ 1 ] (KaiserEDU.org) Background of Annual Physical “Since the British physician Horace Dobell first advocated annual examination of apparently healthy people, patients have come to believe in the value of annual contact with a clinician” (Christine). After doing annual physical, most people feel better about their health since there is an evidence proving that you are in a good health. According to the 2002 survey conducted by the University of Colorado Health Science Center, there are 65 percent of doctors and patients think that the annual physicals are indispensable (Katherine). This result suggests...
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...medication has become an everyday part of life for many people. Nearly 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug. More than half take two, yet every medicine comes with side effects or risks associated with their use. (mayoclinic, June 19, 2013) What if people were informed that health could be improved immensely and medications could be decreased or even ended through a few simple diet changes? What if simple food and life style changes could save your health and your wallet? That is the logic and practice we must incorporate into our homes and local facilities supported by our tax dollars such as The Maine State prison. Many inmates located at The Maine State Prison have a medical need for a special diet. By accommodating these special diets, The Maine State Prison would be able to reduce their short term as well as long term prisoner healthcare costs. The Maine Department of Corrections ( DOC) has the highest per-prisoner healthcare cost in the nation in 2001 averaging 7,761 per inmate per year (Prison Healthcare cost, 2013)Inmates health, the public's safety, and taxpayers total corrections bills are all affected by how individual Sates manage prison health care services. So how is ones diet related to healthcare and its costs? A meal at an average prison/jail costs between $1.46 and 1.69$ depending on how many inmates the facilities holds. That means the average cost to feed a inmate for one day is $5.10 , almost $5.00 dollars less than an average...
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...| | Book 1.(ed), Howard Frumkin. "Chapter Eighteen - Food Safety".Environmental Health: From Global to Local, Second Edition.Jossey-Bass. © 2010 Food safety professionals protect and promote public health by investigating foodborne disease outbreaks to learn about their causes and by implementing foodsafety strategies to prevent future outbreaks from occurring. They also inspect production facilities, food-processing plants, and retail food establishments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome, and suitable for human consumption. Food safety professionals work in a variety of settings including private industries, governmental agencies, health care facilities, and academic institutions. 2. Wheeler, Cass. You've Gotta Have Heart: Achieving Purpose Beyond Profit in the Social Sector. AMACOM. © 2009. People often ask me how the American Heart Association came to the idea of the heart-check seal of approval found on over 800 products on grocery store shelves. This program is a significant piece of the American Heart Association brand, and it is a good example of how we do things in nontraditional ways. There is a certain amount of risk in any program, and in this case we ran into quite a few roadblocks. I believe that in every crisis lies an opportunity, and that was certainly the case with the AHA's food certification program. 3. Rosinski, Philippe. ( 2010). Global coaching: an integrated approach for long-lasting results. Serious research findings...
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...University of Phoenix Material Week One Individual Assignment: New Health Medical Systems Memo As an HR Consultant to New Health Medical Systems, you have been asked to evaluate the company’s staffing strategy to determine how well it aligns with the new strategic goal and the requirement to fill 35 new positions. Scenario New Health Medical Systems is a large hospital and healthcare system in the southwestern part of the United States. The Board of Directors recently announced a new strategic direction to become a regional center for critically ill patients. As a part of that strategy, the organization has opened a new cardiovascular unit, where patients can receive care for heart attacks, strokes and other types of cardiovascular disease. The organization was quickly able to recruit a quality physician to head the unit. Additional professional staff was also relatively easy to find; however, finding qualified technicians has become much more difficult than originally anticipated. The problem doesn't seem to be so much in terms of being attractive to candidates, but rather a lack of skilled technicians in the immediate region. Most of the skilled technicians are already employed, and are not actively seeking jobs with other organizations. The director of staffing for the organization has been asked to create a new staffing strategy to fill the 35 new positions in this department. After considering alternatives, she is recommending the following. 1. Place advertisements...
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...Structure and Function Project Nur/587 Organizational Structure and Function Project NUR/587 November 18, 2013 Anna Rivera Organizational Structure and Function Project DATE: November 18, 2013 * TO: The Administrative Board FROM: Human Resource Department SUBJECT: New position request for Nurse Manager The information provided in this memo is for the new Nurse Manager position on the sub- acute unit of the Alaris Health is Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. The purpose of this memo is to provide the Nursing Administration department the necessary information to be communicated with the incumbent Nurse Manager. The Alaris Health is a 222-bed facility providing long term care to senior citizens, sub-acute services such as intravenous therapy, diabetic teaching, pain management, wound care, and comprehensive rehabilitation services to the patients recovering from surgery. The Alaris Health at is dedicated to our patients and embraces innovative nursing methods based on evidence in practice to improve the health care we provide. We believe in self-governance in our nursing staff. The Alaris Health nursing administration supports self-governance to foster excellence in nursing professionalism. The nursing administration includes a Director of Nursing, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Director of Nursing, and an Administrator. The Director of Nursing Services serves as a guidance-mentor and provides support as needed to ensure accountability of nursing...
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...Organizational Structure and Function Project NUR/587 November 18, 2013 Anna Rivera Organizational Structure and Function Project DATE: November 18, 2013 * TO: The Administrative Board FROM: Human Resource Department SUBJECT: New position request for Nurse Manager The information provided in this memo is for the new Nurse Manager position on the sub- acute unit of the Alaris Health is Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. The purpose of this memo is to provide the Nursing Administration department the necessary information to be communicated with the incumbent Nurse Manager. The Alaris Health is a 222-bed facility providing long term care to senior citizens, sub-acute services such as intravenous therapy, diabetic teaching, pain management, wound care, and comprehensive rehabilitation services to the patients recovering from surgery. The Alaris Health at is dedicated to our patients and embraces innovative nursing methods based on evidence in practice to improve the health care we provide. We believe in self-governance in our nursing staff. The Alaris Health nursing administration supports self-governance to foster excellence in nursing professionalism. The nursing administration includes a Director of Nursing, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Director of Nursing, and an Administrator. The Director of Nursing Services serves as a guidance-mentor and provides support as needed to ensure accountability of nursing professionalism. We recognize all our...
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...Title of Educational Activity: Mindful Listening Purpose / Goals: To provide information and tools to assist the health care professional in communicating more effectively through the client/patient / care giver relationship, as listening is a significant part of the communication process. M0707121 Objectives List the educational objectives. 1. Response to and discuss the question: “What is communication?” Content (Topics) Provide an outline of the content/topic presented and indicate to which objective(s) the content/topic is related. I. A. B. C. D. E. II. A. B. C. D. E. F. III. 1. 2. 3. 1. Communication - What it is It is NOT about words It is about connecting with another person It is about deep listening It is about frank and honest dialog It is about trust Development of listening skills Increase in patient satisfaction Increase in patient retention Increase in best possible clinical outcomes. Increase in patient loyalty Increase in word of mouth referrals Increase in patient cooperation compliance The Myths of Listening Listening means agreeing: agreeing is not good listening Listening is a lot of hard work: focused, deep listening takes 45 seconds Listening requires you have to “act like you’re listening.” Listening takes too much time: people interrupt their clients after the first 12-14 seconds of the client speaking. What Makes A Mindful Listener A. A mindful listener “gets the whole picture”, not just the words but gestures, tone, attitude, expressions and pauses...
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...Effective Communication This paper will provide a brief introduction to effective and ineffective ways for sharing information and ideas among other individuals. It can explain how techniques can be applied or modified within the health care work environment and what can be the impact of technology. Communication properly is a way to help individuals build trust and respect with each other. However, communication is important in learning and accomplishing goals, even if a person would to use body language is a way of sharing ideas feelings and how committed a person is. Communication is one of the effective ways for a group to share ideas; however, communication can be ineffective with e-mails, texting, writing, and one of the biggest impacts is technology. Technology is a great deal but can impact how communication is presented. Effective communication and sharing ideas with individuals comes in many ways. However, is known an effective leader are people who should be dynamic, intelligent, who most often dependable, a person who can achieve task in a timely matter with his or her employees. Effective communication is a way to approach another person to provide a strong direction and know how to support his or her subordinates. Effective communication helps in making important decisions with the company, and employees. When using effective communication it can help identify behaviors in a situation and know how to be flexible and open minded to exhibit this type of behavior...
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