...for factor analysis (Guadagnoli & Velicer, 1988, Hoelter, 1983; Aday & Cornellius, 2006; Polit & Beck, 2008) other authors appear to not support their use (Gaskin & Happell, 2014). In 2014, Gaskin and Happell published a study to explore the way nursing researchers utilize factor analysis. The focus was on five areas of decisions that are commonly made when doing factor analysis: Sample size; choice between factor analysis and principal component analysis; numbers of factors to be retained; data extraction and method of factor rotation. In order to provide guidance and information to researchers, the authors reviewed the literature regarding the above areas of interest, assessed current and best practice for researchers and, provided recommendations...
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...Team Based Approach Health Care Delivery Gretchen DeBose Grand Canyon University: HCA-515 July 21, 2014 Introduction Health care has not always been seen as something to be described as a team sport. In the olden days, people were seen by one doctors who knew all there was to know about healing and caring for the patient. This doctor probably lived in the community and was referred by other people within the neighborhood. He or she was available to attend to the needs anytime and any day or night. Nursing care was provided by family who would do their best to assist the sick. Health care has changed from the “good old days” and have continue to change the way of caring for patients as a whole. “The clinician operating in isolation is now seen as undesirable in health care-a long ranger, a cowboy, an individual who works long and hard to provide the care needed, but whose dependence on solitary resources and perspective may put the patient at risk.” (Mitchell 2012) Case Description In this paper, I have chosen to look at how a team-based approach can assist in fighting depression with patients who are diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease. A patient with this diagnosis can complicate their health care needs. Depression sometimes comes with diabetes or heart disease and oft times makes a healthy outcome nonexistent. Doctors and their staff on a team-based approach are in place to find new ways for patients to control their chronic disease and try...
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...Superior health services A business Proposal to inprove efficency and customer satisfaction Proposal Number: HCS325-01 Executive Summary Background Superior health services is delighted to put together this proposal for services to aid Health Care Resources, Inc.in achieving its goals for improving customer satisfaction through teamwork by providing training and post-training support the increase volume of patient calls. We have partnered with dozens of health care organization throughout the Southeast—health care organization committed to improving the customer experience through feedback, accuracy of information, and updated technology. Superior health services is a noteworthy health care management company located in Houston, Texas. Focusing on teamwork in the department we close the gap between customer experiences and improving efficiency. We offer various programs that will streamline operations that are enriched with essential business techniques. We have specialists who are trained in business styles that increases productivity and customer service. Objective Health Care Resources, Inc. is in need of skillful recommendation that provide methods to improve response time for customer questions, improve upon weakness in customer satisfaction and improve efficiency. Due to the increase in call volume in past year, Superior health services must find ways to improve CSR (Customer service representatives) efficiency using current staff and the additional...
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...in nursing Name Professor Institution Course Date Introduction Concept analysis can be referred to as the activity where different concepts, their characteristics as well as their relations with other concepts are brought out clearly and evidently (Fawcett& Desanto, 2012). The creation of a distinct conceptual clarity about the different concepts proves to be of great importance to all the forms as well as the kinds of research. The general outlined guidelines of research as well as the philosophical literature are often in the mentioning of research analysis or on the hand also mention the concept of the research. Different disciplines have formulated different methods or rather devised different methods of concept analysis. These different methods are meant for the development as well as the clarification of their own concepts in their different fields. The methods may at one time share a scholarly view of the problems of concept as well as the methodology, however, since they are discipline specific, they too may also be in need of various modifications before they could be of use and applicable to the different fields in which they are meant to be used. In nursing science, the art of concept analysis is at a greater height seen as an integral part of the development of a theory and a discipline of the science of nursing. This paper evaluate the nursing concept of care in nursing. Caring in nursing Caring in nursing is the active support as well as involvement...
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...quality of service of Davis Health Care needs improvement. Research suggests that patient safety measures like hourly rounding by nursing personnel positively impacts patient fall rates, call light usage and overall patient satisfaction (Olrich et al., 2012, p. 25). Patients are likely to recover and thrive in an environment where they know that they are being acknowledged, monitored and their concerns are being addressed. Health care facilities that have instituted hourly rounding, where nursing staff (e.g. registered nurses, licensed practical/vocational nurses and nurse aides) check in on the patients and inquire of the needs of patients on an hourly basis, have been faced with barriers prior to implementation. Many of the nursing staff would reluctant toward the idea of practicing hourly rounds as this is often perceived as time-consuming strategy. However, if we institute hourly rounding at Davis Health Care, we will notice remarkable improvement in our next survey scores. The Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change by Rosswurm and Larrabee (1999) suggests that the initial step is to search for where there is a need for change in the clinical setting. Once an improvement team (consisting of unit managers, nurse researchers, quality improvement nurses, a statistician, etc.) forms, we find ways to identify an improvement goal. Unstructured brainstorming allows the team to contribute ways in which to improve the quality of services at Davis Health Care. Ideas can be written down...
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...Multidisciplinary Teams In Health Care Martinez, Juan Grand Canyon University: UNV 515 December 16, 2015 Multidisciplinary Teams In Health Care Hospitals are integrating a variation of team-based health care delivery concepts for staff working in intensive care units, emergency rooms, and operating rooms. Team-based health care delivery often referred to as multidisciplinary teams, improve communication between different levels of healthcare workers. According to Epstein (2014), multidisciplinary teams are responsible for improvements in patient outcomes, improved patient and employee satisfaction, and most importantly a decrease in adverse events (AE). Case Description Peter, a 24 year-old male involved in a traffic collision has suffered internal bleeding due to liver trauma and is in need of a surgery and a blood transfusion. Past medical history includes asthma, diabetes, and a significant drinking problem that started at a very young age. It is important to note that the patient is a Jehovah’s Witness and his mother raised him without a father figure. Health Care Delivery Team The multidisciplinary team delivering care to the patient include: the paramedics that arrived at the scene of the accident, extracted the patient from the car, and transported the patient to the emergency department, the registered respiratory therapist that assisted in intubating the patient and was appointed to make sure the patient had ample respirations...
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...Team-Based Health Care Delivery Maria Reodique Grand Canyon University: HCA-515-0101 June 16, 2015 Introduction Health care has evolved and is continuously evolving. The management of care now involves different clinicians to better assess, diagnose and cure a patient. The clinicians evolved from a general practitioner to a team now comprised of Physician’s Assistant, Nurse, License Practical Nurse and Specialists. These health care professionals now compose a team of health care providers that are essential in a patient’s over all health care. The team-based approach is a delivery system that provides a patient an all-encompassing health care delivery system. “ By practicing in a team-based care model, physicians and other clinicians can care for more patients, better manage those with high-risk and high-cost needs, and improve overall quality of care and satisfaction for all involved” (Zawora, O’Leary & Bonat, 2015). Case Description A female 36-year old patient underwent an annual physical exam. The primary care physician ordered full blood panel. The result showed elevated levels of LDL and ALT (alanine aminotransferase). The gastroenterologist confirms that the patient has chronic Hepatitis B. The levels are not high enough but still needs to be watched carefully. The patient is already suffering from high blood pressure and is over weight. The patient migrated from an underdeveloped nation that includes in its diet high sodium content and fatty foods. Patient...
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...National competency standards for the registered nurse Introduction • • returning to work after breaks in service, or • National competency standards for registered nurses were first adopted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) in the early 1990s. The ANMC was a peak national and midwifery organisation established in 1992 to develop a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC worked in conjunction with the state and territory nursing and midwifery authorities (NMRAs) to produce national standards – an integral component of the regulatory framework – to help nurses and midwives deliver safe and competent care. educated overseas seeking to work in Australia involved in professional conduct matters. The National Board may also apply the competency standards in order to communicate to consumers the standards that they can expect from nurses. Universities also use the standards when developing nursing curricula, and to assess student and new graduate performance. The ANMC officially became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on 24 November 2010. The name change reflected ANMC’s appointment as the independent accrediting authority for the nursing and midwifery professions under the new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme) that came into effect on 1 July 2010 (18 October 2010 in Western Australia). These are YOUR standards — developed...
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... Medicare and Medicaid programs; strong interpersonal communication, writing, presentation and collaboration skills. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY | | * Proven track record of delivering cost-effective, high performance technology solutions to meet the constantly changing business needs. * Demonstrated experience in gathering requirements and developing detailed functional specifications through JAD sessions, interviews, observation, and on site meetings with SME, business users & development teams. * Adept at writing business requirement documents (BRD), functional requirement documents (FRD), system requirement specifications (SRS), system design specifications (SDS) and other project related documents. * Expertise in conducting gap analysis, SWOT analysis, risk analysis, root-cause analysis and change management assessment. * Proficient in business process reengineering and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including analysis, design, development, testing, and implement of software applications, employing Rational Unified Process (RUP), Waterfall, and Agile methodologies. * Well versed in writing manuals and automated test cases, and conducting UAT, integration and regression testing utilizing testing tools such as HP Quality Center, LoadRunner and WinRunner. Familiar with Black Box, White Box and Grey Box testing. * Excellent knowledge...
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... Marketing Strategies within the Health Care Industry Scarlet Hospital, a not-for-profit health care facility based in Walnut Grove, population 25,454. The purpose of this case study is to reveal the market competition and strategies required to compete and survive in the health care market. Because recent construction has given Walnut Grove residents access to nearby Salem 50 miles away, patients whose only option was locally based Scarlet Hospital, now have 4 major medical centers to choose from in the town of Salem. President and CEO of Scarlet Hospital Timothy Rodgers, is well aware of the impending threats this highway expansion may bring to the businesses of Walnut Grove. Before construction of the highway, Walnut Grove would not have been able to compete with the medical centers of Salem for several reasons. The patient retention rate before the highway construction was only maintained because Scarlet Hospital stood as the only hospital within a 50 mile radius. According to Frontenberry’s text, though Scarlet Hospital had no competition from other major medical centers, its competitors were still able to function because Scarlet Hospital does not offer outpatient care. According to Mr. Frontenberry, “delivering medical services in a highly insulated market, softening its competitive prowess, but not its commitment to quality”, is the philosophy Rodgers believes will “deliver the highest quality of medical care possible”. While dedication to quality is...
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...Ana Garcia TB Nurse Department of Health and Human Service Division of TB Control & Prevention Lull County November 15, 2003 |Note: The scope of this evaluation plan is based on a small size program. TB program staff is encouraged to start their | |evaluation small, focusing on areas or program components where improvements may be needed most. | INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis was not a major concern in Lull County until in the recent years. According to the county report, an average of 3 cases was reported per year from 1995 to 2001. In 2002, six new cases of TB were identified within three month period. Unlike previous years, the infected suspects were new immigrant Salvadoran men rather than the predominant white population. In response to this epidemic, “TB Support Program” was implemented by the county health department director, Henry Evans, to control and prevent further transmission of TB in Lull County. Evaluation Goal The goal of this evaluation is to determine the effectiveness of “TB Support Program” in preventing transmission of TB among Salvadoran immigrants. This evaluation will investigate components of the TB Support Program that are performing optimally and should be expanded and replicated in future initiatives. In addition, this evaluation will help determine the funding needs of TB Support Program for the following year. Evaluation Team Our team consists of TB Support program staff and a...
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...Individual Evolution of Health Care Information Systems Resource: Evolution of Health Care Information Systems Grading Criteria Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that compares and contrasts a contemporary health care facility or physician’s office operation with a health care facility or physician’s office operation of 20 years ago. Include an examination of information systems in your work place and an analysis of how data was used 20 years ago in comparison with how it is used today. Identify at least two major events and technological advantages that influenced current HCIS practices. Use a minimum of three references (cite and list per APA) other than your textbook that directly support your analysis. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 4/30/2012 (to be posted in the Assignment Section in the OLS). Also include the Certificate of Originality along with your individual assignment. Failure to do so will result in 1 point deduction. 10 Learning Team Participation Log # 1 A team lead will post a Learning Team participation log in their Learning Team forum. Team lead should also make sure to log who (team member) was assigned for a particular team project task and how that member handled that task. Note: Team participation points will be assigned towards the end of the course and it will be based on each individual team member's performance towards completing the team project and the learning team evaluation form by each team member (due on 5/28/2012)...
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... | | |College of Natural Sciences | | |HCS/325 Version 1 | | |Health Care Management | | |April 10, 2012 – May 14, 2012 | Copyright © 2010 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The course explores fundamental concepts of management theory as applied to health care. Students will examine the organizational structure of the health care delivery system and administrative processes such as planning, problem solving, decision making, and quality productivity improvement. Emphasis will also be placed on the major issues and problem areas confronting health service administrators. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to...
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...Management Plan is to support the vision and mission of Baptist Hospital of Miami as it pertains to risks associated with the safety of employees, patients, visitors, volunteer, staff, third parties; also operational risks and property risks. The risk management plan will basically guide the process of development and implementation of a risk management program. The risk management promotes the philosophy of Baptist Hospital of Miami that the risk management and patient safety is responsibility of members of the organization and team cooperation is essential for an effective and efficient functioning. Baptist Hospital of Miami believes that organizational errors should be addressed through the implementation of evidence-based practices, constructive feedback, and learning from error analysis. Clinical errors should be addressed by using the following: • Proper report and analysis of errors related to medical or patient care. • Proactive identification of hazards and unsafe conditions. • Open discussions of mistakes. • Open acceptance of system improvements. The Risk Management Plan at Baptist Hospital of Miami promotes the development, revision, and review of practices and protocols within the organization by taking in consideration risks, loss prevention, and reduction strategies. Disciplinary actions can be taken if evaluated and investigated errors show evidence of willful violations of organizational policies. Specific...
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...Introduction: If we speak about this subject before 15 – 20 years back, the subject would be very unique and most of the people will have no understanding about this. But today, Quality tools understanding and importance has grown among people and organizations. There are many tools that are used among the organizations that are classified as follows: 1. Cause Analysis Tools: includes Fishbone, Pareto, and Scattered Diagram. 2. Evaluation and Decision Making Tool: Decision Matrix, Multivoting. 3. Process Analysis Tool: includes Flow chart, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Mistake-proofing and Spaghetti Diagram. 4. Data Collection and Analysis Tools: box and whisker plot, check sheet, control chart, Design of experiments, Histogram, Scatter Diagram, Stratification, and Survey. 5. Idea Creation Tools: Affinity Diagram, Benchmarking, Brainstorming, Nominal Group Technique. 6. Project Planning and Implementation Tool: Gantt Chart, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle or Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Cycle. 7. Seven New Management and Planning Tools: Affinity Diagram, Relations Diagram, Tree Diagram, Matrix Diagram, Matrix Data Analysis, Arrow Diagram, Process Decision Program Chart. Quality tools & techniques use statistical knowledge to accumulate data and analyze them. It serves diverse range of medical, computing, industrial, telecommunications and defense. These tools drive improvement throughout the organization. Employee has to at all levels has to master the fundamental Quality...
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