...Medical Informatics A. Status Evaluation Medical Informatics is an organization that handles arrangements with utilization of info technology to guarantee uninterrupted medical services operations by utilizing the informative technology. Health Informatics is another specialization which has seen tremendous interest in this decade and developed as one of the high income producing industry for the greater part of the Information Technology organizations. In this connection we are managing advancement of a product bundle to handle the health merchant information anyway it was not conveyed according to plan because of a few requirements. In reference to the Case Study Budget and the Gant Chart the Final code survey Module 3 has Issues and has...
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...The American Medical Association (AMA) was unwilling to expand medical school admissions in prior years because they argued it would create a surplus of physicians, and it would have meant lower incomes for physicians overall. Eventually, due to public outcry, medical school admissions were increased and additional foreign doctors were allowed to practice in the United States. Those changes improved the supply of physicians for a time, but further increases have been insignificant since the 1980s despite growing demand (Getzen, 2013). Recently, changes have been made to increase the number of medical schools and admissions, but the current cap on the number of residents a teaching facility can train is still limited thus preventing a significant addition of graduates (Association of American Medical Colleges, 2010). Physician Demand...
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...The Metropolitan Medical Task Force was created in order for the city to be aware of how to nature of a terrorist attack in the case one would occur. The exercises were not successful in the sense that the first responders such as firefighters, police officers, the coordinators, and directors were all working against each other. Each department had their own ideas of emergency preparedness and was not open-minded to new and improved ideas which could benefit the city. Prior to the training exercises, the directors of each department would meet to discuss why this task force was put together and introduce the director of the task force to make sure everyone was aware whom was put in charge and the reason Director Edwards was chosen for the position. During the meeting where everyone could become familiar with one another so that no one would feel superior or inferior, everyone could put their best efforts and suggest ideas regarding the exercises that would eventually take place. This is when the table top exercises could come into effect before a full exercise so that everyone would be on the same page....
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...Virginia Mason Medical Center Case study Question 1 How could TPS be used to solve the problems that Kaplan was facing at VMMC? VMMC was facing several critical issues when Kaplan assumed leadership of the organization: * High number of competitors in same geographic area * Lost substantial amount of money for the first time * Low morale among staff While Kaplan had implemented some changes to cut costs, he really needed to identify systematic ways to improve the quality of service and differentiate VMMC from its competitors. This is where TPS would prove valuable. Instead of being just another approach by management to create a more cost effective organization, TPS focuses on creating a culture of teamwork with the ultimate goal of delivering the highest quality service possible to the customer. And as a result of this focus on improvement, eventually costs are reduced. And lastly, TPS involves employees in the process and shifts the focus of management to the role of facilitator. Ideally these changes would undo some of the damage from past strategic innovations at VMMC and increase the staff morale. Why does TPS work at VMMC, while other similar approaches, i.e. TQM, have failed? The healthcare industry presents an interesting challenge: the relationship between the hospital and the physicians who work there. Historically the VMMC had a very difficult relationship with its physicians because they felt entitled to do what they wanted while it was...
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...personal injury claims, medical malpractice cases are often far more expensive and time-consuming to pursue. As such, medical malpractice attorneys will only accept cases where the potential settlement amount significantly exceeds the costs of litigation. If you are unsure whether you have grounds for a medical malpractice claim, David E. Groover Law Firm LLC in Calhoun, GA will provide you with a fair and honest case assessment. Guilty Verdict Should your physician be found guilty or admit fault, you will be awarded a settlement – financial compensation for your damages. Your personal injury lawyer and the defendant’s lawyer will write up a release, determined by your injuries, age, and state laws, which documents how the settlement will be dispersed. In most cases, it will take a month or so for both attorneys to agree on the settlement terms. The defendant’s insurance company will then...
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...Case Scenario 1: James, age 14, is afflicted with a cleft lip and palate and needs a common operation that promises to improve both his appearance and his speech significantly. Due to his appearance, James has had tremendous difficulty finding acceptance among his peers and has few friends. The boy’s father, a believer in mental healing, refuses to permit the operation or even discuss it with the physician. The physician explains the operation to James, who expresses a desire to try harder to close the cleft palate “through natural forces.” Question 1: What ethical principles related to autonomy, informed consent, beneficence, or nonmaleficence lend support to James’s refusal of surgery? What ethical principles override James’s refusal of surgery?...
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...Specialty Medical Chemicals Case Analysis Special Medical Chemicals is company that has uniquely cornered a niche market in the pharmaceutical industry. The company experienced rapid growth, but has now plateaued. Carl Burke, the newly elected CEO, has been given the task of reigniting the growth engine of the company without undoing the accomplishments of his predecessor. For the first few months, Carl spends time in the field trying to understand the business, its people, and how the organization works. After an unsuccessful attempt to create a “Leadership Team” similar to his former company, Carl decides to hire an outside consultant, Laura Burke, to independently assess the functionality of his management team. Laura provides insight as to the issues of the management team and Carl’s impact on that team. Carl realizes that the company has many strengths. Since its conception, the company has created hundreds of patents for specialty chemicals that allow other drugs to be taken more effectively and conveniently. SMC maintains a strong client base by helping them develop new compounds for their new products. Carl’s biggest concern is how the company is failing to grow within the industry, specifically within biotech and generic drug companies. Other weaknesses lie within the organizational culture where departments are entrenched into their own silos. For example, product development is not responsive to new business. Departments such as sales and manufacturing...
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...The Business Context The call centre of the Eastern Medical Faculty Foundation, hereafter referred to as EMFF, provides a competitive advantage to the Internal Medicine Department of the Chicago School of Medicine through the delivery of efficient and high quality service to patients. Treating patients generates revenue the Internal Medicine Department and contributes to investments in research in the highly competitive healthcare sector. Unfortunately, declining customer satisfaction, as evidenced in a growing number of customer complaints, suggests the quality of service is deteriorating and threatens the very competitive advantage of the EMFF. Problem Description Laura Jones, supervisor of the call centre, seeks to remedy operational deficiencies. Laura suspects the call centre suffers from insufficient capacity and/or scheduling problems. The call centre faces high employee turnover, which is consistent with the industry norm. As a result most customer care representatives (CCRs) have limited experience. Only two CCRs have over two years experience while the remaining seven have worked at the centre for less than one year. While new CCRs are given standard training they lack incentives linked to key performance indicators. Compounding the problem is the increasing number of duties assigned to CCRs, including; scheduling patients, translating, handling queries, providing advice on first aid, and to performing administrative duties. Time spent on translation and...
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...What kind of analysis should Moore do of its Web orders to find out if they are 'good' orders? Web is a big source of orders for Moore. It’s important that they correct the flaws that are existing in their current web set up, to be able to do full justice to the money they spent on this powerful source of information technology. They should implement a feedback system in which they ask for feedback from the customers regarding various factors such as ease of navigation through the website, quality of service and products etc. They could initially introduce a 5% discount offer for the customers who give feedback after use, to lure them into giving feedback. The various things that have to be kept in mind are that they should ensure the products delivered are of the highest quality and ensure a timely delivery of the orders placed. For this they need to have good inventory management system by which they have access to all of their products at each of the Distribution center at any point in time. They should then do an analysis on the complaints and the enquiries made through the feedback system or through any other channel for that matter. Customer satisfaction was always their strength and to maintain that they would need to be reactive and act in the best possible way to resolve the issues/complaints/drawbacks. They should also analyze their strengths as to which products sell more and make sure that they keep up the good work and plan ways to stay ahead of the competition...
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...An axillary radiograph is obtained and shown below. Which of the following is the correct diagnosis? A. Anterior shoulder dislocation B. Distal clavicle fracture C. Humeral head fracture D.A. Proximal humerus fracture D. Posterior shoulder dislocation E. Proximal humerus fracture Answer Choice "E"“D” is the best answer. This is an applied anatomy question. Knowing basic bony anatomy is essential. A labeled axillary radiograph of the shoulder is included here. After identifying that the humeral head is not congruent and centered on the glenoid, the diagnosis of shoulder dislocation is made. Next, the direction of the dislocation must be determined, which and again, requires knowledge of shoulder anatomy. The coracoid process (#4 in the labeled figure below) is an anterior process and said to be the “lighthouse of the shoulder.” Use this figure to orient yourself to the anterior and posterior planes. Additional clues from the previous vignette include the position of the shoulder (adduction, internal rotation) and a history of seizures. Electrocution is another commonly cited mechanism for posterior shoulder dislocations. Choice "A" is not the best answer. There is no clavicle fracture. Choice "B" is not the best answer. There is no proximal humerus fracture. Choice "C" is not the best answer. There is no fracture of the proximal humerus. The apparent indentation is a normal anatomic structure, the bicipital groove, that which contains the long head of the...
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...Amanda Richardson of Geico Insurance Company referred this file for medical case management. Instructions were given to meet with Connie Rae Blakeslee-Perez and assist with coordination of appropriate and related medical care, and identify needs to facilitate recovery. INTERVIEW SETTING On 5/8/17 I spoke at length with son Joshua. He has limited information regarding his others medical health or providers. On 5/9/17 I met with Ms. Perez and her husband at Hurley Medical Center. Ms. Perez is alert to her name. She is non verbal. Ms. Perez has a trachea placed with oxygen support and is unable to speak. Ms. Perez is bedbound and dependant on staff care. Mr. Perez signed and read the Michigan Case Management consent form. He reports their son Joshua is the contact. I was told that Joshua was not available for several days. Mr. Perez has limited medical information regarding his wife. MEDICAL FACTORS...
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...CONCEPT PAPER TOPIC: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CHALLENGES INFLUENCING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEMS FOR HIVCARE PATIENT MONITORING AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT. (A case study of Mbagathi District Hospital and Makadara Health Centre in Nairobi County) INTRODUCTION – BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY. The implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) systems is a complex process that is receiving more focus in developing countries to support understaffed and overcrowded health facilities deal with the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Timely access to accurate and relevant health and medical information is crucial to the development and administration of healthcare services, research and teaching. The advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has brought many opportunities and challenges in the provision of information services in the health sector worldwide. The current health situation of many developing countries is a dire one, with many facing double and triple burden of disease (ie infectious and chronic) one contributor to this condition is the HIV/AIDS epidemic. HIV/AIDS has the highest prevalence in developing countries, about 68% (22.5 million) of the approximately 33 million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) reside in sub-Saharan Africa where as HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death(UNAIDS & WHO,2007). In Kenya the number living with HIV/AIDS as per the NASCOP National HIV indicators report 2011 there were 1.6million, only reported that...
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...The case of malpractice of Stacey Galette vs. Winthrop University Hospital. Stacey Galette of 34- years old brought a medical malpractice to the Brooklyn Supreme Court for the malpractice case action of a double amputee. This lawsuit was brought against Winthrop University Hospital, Doctors Paul Byrne M.D., Frederic Moon M.D., Michelle Quinones, M.D., David Halpern, M.D. Craig Zebudia M.D., Cynthia Fretwell, Women’s Contemporary Care Associates, P.C. and Nassau Surgical Associates, P.C. for medical malpractice. The 30-year-old Stacey Galette went to Winthrop University Hospital for a laparoscopic removal of an ectopic pregnancy procedure on October 6, 2009. Prior to discharge, the patient complained several times of abdominal, but she was...
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...February 20, 2012 MEMORANDUM FROM: Graduate Student TO: Important Executive SUBJECT: The Case of Holy Medical Center Mr./Mrs. Executive, I am writing to you today to discuss the case of Holy Medical Center. In my review of this case a number of questions have come up that need to be addressed. Question 1 - Why did Dwane Hopkins fail as a clinic manager? Dwane Hopkins was hired to head Holy Doctors Medical Group. This new medical service organization (MSO) started out by bringing together six primary care physicians to form the initial part of this primary care network. However, it was hoped that in the long ran the practice would eventually support twenty more physicians. Their sponsor, Holy Medical Center, supplied the founding and income guarantee. Mr. Hopkins was hired at the time of hospital downsizing. He was someone the administration could spare to head this project. In addition, Mr. Hopkins had the backing of the COO who felt that Mr. Hopkins possessed good organizational skills. Unfortunately, Mr. Hopkins was never comfortable working with doctors and conflicts soon emerged over procedural and policy issues. In addition, Mr. Hopkins failed to provide the physicians with the feedback on the financial status of the practice. Mr. Hopkins was discharged from his managerial position because after eight months he has failed to make progress concerning both consolidation of the practice as well as physician recruitment. Question 2 - Was the hospital...
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...Sunset Medical: A Statement of Cash Flow Case Scott Wandler* College of Business Administration University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA 70148 swandler@uno.edu Kevin Watson College of Business Administration Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 kwatson@iastate.edu Abstract Medical is based on a real situation occurring at an Orthopedic Medical practice in Colorado. While attending a trade show Dr. Jones, the managing partner at Sunset Medical, was approached by a medical consulting firm, Physicians Medical Inc. (PMI), to provide the practice billing and administrative services. Dr. Jones decided to hire PMI and signed a contract in February of 2011. Based on the interim financial statements that were released in June of 2011, Dr. Jones gave PMI control of the overall day to day operations of the practice. PMI immediately relieved the office manager of her duties and took over all operations of the practice. In early 2012, the 2011 financial statements were released and were not as impressive as the mid-year results. Dr. Jones is now worried that the increased power given to PMI may have been a mistake and has asked you to give a full assessment of the situation. Introduction Dr. Sally Jones, a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, is the managing partner at Sunset Medical3, a professional corporation located in Colorado. Sunset, which has been in business for approximately 10 years, is a small medical practice with 2010 revenues...
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