Ambulatory care

The most commonly method used in healthcare is the plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycle. This method involves an approach called "trial-and-learning" (Varkey, et al, 2007). With this approach either a hypothesis or suggested solution for improvement is made and then the testing is done in small cycles before any real changes are made to the system as a whole. A 4 repetitive steps sequence is used to carry out this approach. The first step is the planning phase where ideas for improvement are…

clear path calling for all APRNs to be educated in an accredited graduate level education program within one of the four roles (American Association of Critical Care Nurses, n.d.). In addition, APRNs must pass a national certification exam that will evaluate APRN role and population focused competencies (American Association of Critical Care Nurses,…

together both nurse and doctor always produce better results. The second reason why healthcare is important revolves around the fact that many health services and programs are provided for citizens. Such as primary healthcare, it is the first contact care. Most…

known as, are care providers that help patients complete their activities of daily living. The scope of practice that a CNA has compared to a Registered Nurse is that a CNA cannot administer medicine and perform some procedures a RN can. CNAs are found in a variety of workplaces, from hospitals to nursing homes. The basic duties of a CNA, medical terms that need to be known, and the safety precautions will be covered. Basic Duties: CNAs are responsible for a wide variety of patient care.…

standard due to the two major construction going on. IMG have some weaknesses as well as an excellent reputation in the healthcare industry. IMG dominates the health care delivery in the Middletown County. Their leadership can be seen throughout the county. They strive to be the best despite their weaknesses in managing a large health care group while continuing to develop more healthcare services across the county. IMG is very profitable with almost $300 million dollars in revenues, but it’s…

surgical procedures to be performed only in ASCs. The decision regarding the most appropriate care setting for a given surgical procedure is made by the physician . . .” Id. Thus, Dr. Newman argues, “if a physician and patient determine that it is not appropriate to perform a procedure in an ambulatory surgical center,” like Bailey Square, “then that procedure is not ‘authorized’ to be performed in the ambulatory surgery center pursuant to Medicare regulations[.]” Motion at p. 21. Based on…

Hurricane Katrina is one of the deadliest hurricanes in the United States. Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans on August 29,2005. The vulnerable population of New Orleans is the low-income, poor and African-American population with one of the highest uninsured rates. Katrina destroyed the health safety net and changed the city's healthcare landscape. New Orleans faced flooding that caused more than millions of residents to evacuate. Many hospitals were closed a year after Katrina. Charity…

The nursing field is increasing at a rate of 26% around the country. That means that there are more job openings for those who look up to work in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). PACU nurses monitor patients after surgery. PACU nurses’ job is to provide care for patients recovering from anesthesia and monitor them until they are conscious. Their job is challenging and a fast paced work. They spend most of their time involved with many patients who have had surgery, checking their…

The CEO of the ambulatory clinic I manage is not pleased with the efficiency or effectiveness of our organization. After meeting with her, she has given me ninety days to produce a facility that she considers effective and efficient. In the interim, I have to provide a plan of correction and submit it to her for approval within a week. The areas of improvement for effectiveness I have chosen to focus on is cost effectiveness, operational effectiveness, and productivity. The areas of…

highly specialized hub for an assortment of health care activities that reach outside of its brick and mortar to encompass the community, affiliating with other institutions/providers thus providing complex care to critically ill along with an array of outpatient services (Williams & Torrens, 2008). The heart of the hospital services is to provide acute care but provide ambulatory care thereby providing services with a complex base of patient care, higher acuity and higher cost (Williams &…