Healthcare

Introduction Over the years, the healthcare in the U.S. has struggled with how to maintain patient health information and how to keep it safe and private. The HIM (Health Information Management) industry can be traced back to the 1920s, when healthcare professionals realized that patient caring would be more effective for both the provider and the patient. Documentation became popular and was used throughout the U.S. after healthcare providers realized that it was impossible to treat the…

Indian Society in recent times is experiencing a growing awareness regarding patient’s rights and obligations. It can be clearly sensed by the establishment of liability by the law concerning medical professional, claiming damages for the utter suffering caused due to medical negligence, breach of consent, and breach of confidentiality arising out of a doctor patient relationship. What Is Medical Negligence? Negligence is simply failure to perform an act with due care and caution. The three…

Although the relationship between spirituality and healthcare can seem insignificant in today’s society, the relationship between these two constructs is one that is “historical, intellectual and practical” (Cobb, Puchalski, & Rumbold, 2012, p. vii). Although it can be challenging to do, it is imperative that health care providers account for the spirituality of their patients. Accounting for spirituality is important, because when we are faced with trauma, we often “turn to the most sacred,…

The cornerstone of healthcare delivery is cost, access and quality. As one knows, cost containment is basically controlling the increasing rate of cost as appose to directly reducing cost. There is a very large expense due to health care systems in the United State. The major contributor is hospital care cost and professional care cost. With that said, the financing of the healthcare system is a significant aspect when it comes to uninterrupted quality medical services. My ideals for cost…

One of the booming industries today, even during the recession, is the medical or healthcare industry. Many companies lay off their employees or forced them to file for resignation or early retirement because of the recession. This did not happen in the medical industry such as in the hospital or other healthcare facilities. In fact, these medical businesses have a continuous and increasing need of medical practitioners like doctors, nurses, technicians, and so on. You do not necessarily need…

Chapter 1 1. Discuss current and emerging challenges face by healthcare leaders. Healthcare is evolving very quick as a leader you have to find ways to adapt to the changes we face. Change leaders face is a quality of care. Patients want to know that they are going have quality care from the facility/provider they choose to see. The facility is becoming more customer-driven. Leaders need to ensure that patients are receiving quality care. One important factor is patient safety. As a leader,…

reasons we as professionals choose the health care profession, but here are some other reasons why working in healthcare make it a good career choice. Moreover, job security is outstanding, working conditions and employee benefits, steady earnings, advancement, and a stimulating rapid work environment are all reasons to work in the health care setting. (5 Unique Benefits of Working in Healthcare, 2016) With every positive there comes cons, like any other profession you have to weigh them out…

influencing, who is being represented by the stakeholder, the desired impact of the stakeholder on the issue and what the stakeholder’s members or constituents stand to gain if the desired outcome is achieved. Stakeholders are very integral part of any healthcare organization. The stakeholders are basically the group of people or individuals who have interests in the decision making and actions of the organization and they too get affected by the actions of an organization. The stakeholders can…

wanted to pursue in healthcare I had to do extensive research to figure out what fit me best. I have experience in the healthcare field as I worked as a CNA as well as a physical therapist assistant for almost six years. Through this journey I found myself wanting to be in a position where I felt I could give the best quality patient care I possibly could. That is what lead me on the path of becoming a Healthcare Administrator. There are many responsibilities to being a Healthcare…

In my assigned group for safety, we came to the conclusion that the healthcare industry would not be available or in practice if it weren’t for the competency of safety. I agreed with my group because patients that are involved or admitted into a healthcare institution should have the right to be cared for in a safe environment. With safety, the risk of errors or accidents are reduced or completely distinguished from a healthcare organization or institution. Unanswered questions about safety may…