Topic 2 Discussion Question 1
With the growing importance of increasing wage rates for employees, many health care organizations are implementing technology such as self-help kiosks to reduce staffing. Describe both an advantage and a disadvantage to this practice and discuss how patients may perceive reductions in dedicated staffing.
Topic 2 Discussion Question 2
Research the role of an administrator versus that of a non-management staff member in dealing with a workers' compensation incident..
Topic 3: Total Quality Management, Journey to Excellence, Continuous Quality/Process Improvement, and Ethical Issues
Assignment/Task: Benchmark - Risk Management Program Analysis - Part Two
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze how an organization's quality and improvement processes contribute to its risk management program.
This assignment builds on the Risk Management Program Analysis – Part One assignment you completed in Topic 1 of this course.
Assume that the sample risk management..
Topic 3 Discussion Question 1
The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) was implemented to allow patients to state “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNS), or to assign a surrogate decision maker in the event the individual is unable to make the decision. What relationship does an ethics committee have in enforcing the advance directives of the patients in their care? Support your analysis with one peer-reviewed article.
Topic 3 Discussion Question 2
The Center for Medicine and Medicaid Services (CMS) publ..
Topic 4: Safety and Security From High-Risk Legal and Health Threats
Assignment/Task: Educational Program on Risk Management - Part I: Outline of Topic
The purpose of this assignment is to gain real-world insight into how risk management programs operate within health care organizations.
Select a local health care organization where you can conduct an interview with an employee who is involved in risk management processes. This organization can be your current employer or a different health ca..
Topic 4 Discussion Question 1
Describe one of the safety committees your organization uses and how it reduces risk within your organization. Who are the general members of the group, how often do they meet, and is there a regulatory requirement that they report or publish notes? Is this a good use of the staff's time or would another method that still addresses the safety goal of this group be more efficient?
Topic 4 Discussion Question 2
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA..
Topic 5: Managed Care Organizations and Integrated Health Care Networks
Assignment/Task: Educational Program on Risk Management Part Two – Slide Presentation
The purpose of this assignment is to create an educational risk management presentation.
Building upon the outline for an educational session you created in the Educational Program on Risk Management Part One: Outline of Topic 2 assignment, develop a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation that expands in greater detail on how and why your or..
Topic 5: Managed Care Organizations and Integrated Health Care Networks
Assignment/Task: Reflective Analysis: Risk Management and the Role of Managed Care
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the role of managed care organizations within health care and risk management programs.
Reflect on and evaluate the role that the managed care organization (MCO) plays in today's health care environment by developing a 250-500 word response that addresses the following:
What is a health care o..
Topic 5 Discussion Question 1
Health care organizations continually face challenges from various regulatory and government agencies while also being bound by Managed Care Organization (MCO) standards. View the video located in the study materials entitled "College of Nursing and Health Care Professions: Do We Know What Our Future Is?" for insight into the challenges of health care reform. Based on the video, describe two key reform factors that you believe will need to be addressed by future hea..
Week 1 - Discussion Question 1
Describe a barrier or problem in a health care organization that can be addressed through health care administration. How can business research support in helping develop a program or change in order to resolve the barrier or problem?
Week 1 - Discussion Question 2
Describe the purpose of the logic model and how it is used in program development. Discuss the purpose of input, output, and outcomes in the model..
Week 2 - Discussion Question 1
Discuss the similarities between the GCU library online journal and database search engines and public search engines like Google Scholar or Web of Science. Are there some journals or databases that you cannot find? What other resources are available? Would you consider the sources that you find through Google Scholar credible? What defines a scholarly resource? How recent should the resource be to be considered valid?
Week 2 - Discussion Question 2
Compare and..
Week 3 - Discussion Question 1
Describe common methods for gathering data and evidence in businesses research. Since data and evidence can come from many different sources in business research, how do you determine if a source is valid and reliable?
Week 3 - Discussion Question 2
Compare and contrast the role of case studies, focus groups, and interviews in business research projects. Which method is most effective for gathering information for your business research plan?..
Week 4 - Discussion Question 1
How is ethics defined in research and why is it important? Discuss two different ways in which ethics can be compromised when conducting, using, and reporting data. Describe strategies that can be implemented to ensure credibility and reliability of business research reports.
Week 4 - Discussion Question 2
What is an ethical dilemma? Provide an example of an ethical dilemma that could occur in your research project as you are using and reporting data. Discuss h..
Week 5 - Discussion Question 1
Discuss the various parts of a journal article. Which parts are most helpful in determining if the paper is useful for research? Which are least helpful?
Week 5 - Discussion Question 2
Why is a visual analysis important in communicating findings in a business research paper or proposal? Give an example of a visual analysis that would be appropriate for your paper and presentation. Describe acceptable report page design methods to make your paper or presentation..
Week 6 - Discussion Question 1
Describe two strategies for developing clarity and conciseness in communication. Discuss some problems that could occur when the peer-review process "breaks down."
Week 6 - Discussion Question 2
Discuss the value of peer reviews in business research. Why is a peer review important in a project that utilizes business research for planning?..
Week 7 - Discussion Question 1
Compare and contrast the types and applications of oral and visual presentation. Describe which applications you will be using for your presentation. Discuss why you are choosing these methods, and why they will be best for your audience.
Week 7 - Discussion Question 2
Describe a "best practice" for designing effective written, visual, and oral presentation materials to share with organizational stakeholders. Discuss what tools or strategies to use during a pre..
Week 8 - Discussion Question 1
Describe the role of business research in promoting continuous improvement in health care organizations. Discuss the parameters of using business research to make changes or decisions in a health care environment or organization.
Week 8 - Discussion Question 2
Discuss two potential obstacles to implementing the plan you outlined in your research paper. What strategies would you initiate to overcome these obstacles? Reflecting on what you have learned, what chan..
Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research.
Present the categories and components that are common to a research publication.
In addition to the table, in 250 words or less, explain how evidence impacts scientific discovery, as well as effective business planning. Include at least two documented examples in your explanation.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented ..
Health care administrators must be able to make evidence-based decisions in a rapidly changing climate in order to succeed. Identify a specific health care administration issue or barrier that you want to utilize as the focus for your business research paper. In 250-500 words, propose the topic for your business research paper. Include the following:
Describe the health care administration issue or barrier.
Summarize the stakeholders affected by the health care issue or barrier.
Discus..
Conduct a literature review using the GCU Library. Evaluate qualitative or quantitative articles and find six to eight peer-reviewed primary research articles that provide critical support for the specific health care administration problem or barrier you want to address in your Business Research Paper.
Use the "Literature Review: Table of Evidence" template to document your detailed assessment of each primary study. This document helps break down the components of each article to ensure the art..
In order to develop an organized process that supports program development to resolve a health care administration issue or barrier, it is important to identify the resources, stakeholders, and outcomes. Use the "Logic Model Template" and create detailed inputs, outputs, and outcomes for your identified health care administration issue or barrier. Make sure to consider any legislation or regulation that governs your field or your programmatic development. You will use your logic model to develop..
Write a 1,250-1,500 word draft of your business research paper. Use your logic model to develop the sequence for your paper. Include:
Describe the health care administration issue or barrier you are addressing.
Discuss resources needed, including key stakeholders, and the role they play in your plan.
Identify any external or internal regulation that must be considered to ensure compliance with any legislative, institutional, or agency policy or expectation.
Describe the organizational and strat..
Exchange your Business Research Paper in the Individual Forum with a peer as assigned by the instructor. Refer to the "Guidelines for Peer Review" to complete this assignment. If you need additional assistance, you may also use rubric for the final draft of the Business Research Paper to guide your evaluation. Communicate your feedback in an encouraging, professional manner. All edits should be made on the actual document. The draft paper should be at least 1,250-1,500.
You will use the feedback..
A research presentation must effectively articulate the findings of a research paper and still be engaging to an audience. Investigate best practices for effective presentations. Create a PowerPoint (10-15 slides) or Poster to effectively convey your business research to a specific audience. Prepare your presentation using effective report page design (backgrounds, fonts, headings, page layout, etc.).
Include the following:
Define the problem or barrier you are addressing.
Explain why your ..
Using the feedback you received from the peer reviewer and instructor regarding your first draft, revise your final paper accordingly.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
The Solution:
Introduction
Resources & Stak..
Week 1 DQ1A patient is in a coma that appears irreversible. His mother, who is his surrogate, firmly believes that he will recover and that God is taking a hand to work a miracle if everyone will just wait long enough. She wants everything done for the patient, including resuscitation if he arrests. She insists that he stay in the hospital, and is very upset that he was transferred out of the ICU and his care was moved to comfort measures, rather than aggressive treatment. The mother does not sp..
Week 2 DQ1
Discuss the four components of a valid contract and apply them to a contract with a vendor to purchase a new CT scanner. What would you include in the contract? How would you be sure it would be valid?
Week 2 DQ2
Since the hospital/patient relationship is considered a contract of sorts, how is it affected if the patient decides to disconnect himself from telemetry and leave the hospital for 4 hours to go score some cocaine on the street? What would you do as a hospital adm..
Week 3 DQ1
If a physician develops a history of disruptive behavior, belittling staff, cursing at coworkers, and being rude and curt to patients, what are the responsibilities of the medical staff, the hospital, and the other professionals involved? Why do you believe that so many staff may be reluctant to report a poorly behaving physician?
Week 3 DQ2
What do you see as the pros and cons of obtaining fair market value analyses on the compensation paid to physicians, especially when the ..
Week 4 DQ1
Discuss your opinion of the Stark laws, what they are designed to do, the impact of the exceptions, and whether you think they are successful in preventing unethical behavior.
Week 4 DQ2
What kinds of fraudulent or abusive behavior relating to health care services can occur in hospital operations? How does the role of the compliance committee help to monitor and prevent these?..
Week 5 DQ1
You are a hospital administrator, and you receive a call from a colleague at another hospital. Your colleague, who is a friend, informs you that he has received a demand for a stipend from the ophthalmologists who take ED calls at his hospital, and they want a sizeable raise. He asks you what you pay for that type of call, and suggests that you could both benefit by coming up with a standard rate of pay over which neither of you will go in response to physician demands. It could save..
Week 6 DQ1
Examine the concept of "employment at will" and the public policy exceptions to it. How does it fit with the issue of "wrongful discharge"?
Week 6 DQ2
What do you see as the pros and cons of a unionized environment in a health care facility? How can the right to collective bargaining by employees and the mandate to provide care to patients be reconciled?..
Week 7 DQ1
Explore the issues of how to determine if a patient is mentally competent to make his or her own decisions, especially in situations where the decisions do not appear to make sense.
Week 7 DQ2
What are the differences between a permanent vegetative state and a coma? How do these differences affect the ethical choices faced by the family and caregivers of the patient? What importance should the patient's own wishes have? How would the presence of a living will affect the decision..
Week 8 DQ1
A baby is born with anencephaly, or absence of the entire brain above the brainstem. The brainstem is intact, which means that the baby can breathe and have a heartbeat and blood pressure, but there is no chance for any human brain function or cognition, due to this birth defect. The health care team begins to educate the mother, since children with this deficit generally die shortly after birth. However, the mother is devoutly religious, and her minister has told her that if she ..
Requirement:
Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper in which you explore decision making methods that can be used to resolve an ethical dilemma using the scenario provided in the assigned reading, “An Unconscious Patient With a DNR Tattoo.” Describe how to use the principles of ethical decision making (reviewed in this topic) to help resolve this ethical dilemma. Address the scenario to generate your conclusions about how you would proceed.
What are the dimensions of the ethical dilemma?
What are the..
Scenario:
A physician is claiming injury and damages from a hospital that notified him they were not renewing his contract for services provided. The hospital gave him a 4-month notice and stated that they were exercising this right because they wanted the department in which the physician functioned "to go in a new direction." The physician has filed notice of intention to sue.
Requirement:
As the hospital administrator, write a paper (750-1,000-words) that explores the options for defendi..
Requirement:
Write a 1,000-1,250 word paper analyzing the 2016 Alaska Supreme Court case, Thomas v. Archer. Include the following in your analysis:
Did Dr. Archer breach her fiduciary duty to the Thomases?
Did the promise create an enforceable contract?
Should the promise be enforced through the doctrine of promissory estoppel?
What others issues from an administrative or legal perspective be considered here?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the..
Scenario:
You are the administrator on call for Hospital A and are responsible for accepting and rejecting patients. You receive a call at 2:00 a.m. from Health Hospital B regarding a patient with a severed ear.
The ED physician is calling to arrange an EMTALA-qualified transfer from his hospital to yours, but the ENT physician on call at your hospital is refusing to accept the transfer, stating that the patient does not need a higher level of care.
You call your ENT on call, and he admits he ha..