Hospital departments

Discharge delays can lead to patient dissatisfaction which can negatively impact the health care organizations reputation and marketing ("HCPro," 2017). Delays in discharge can also lead to a decrease in accreditation compliance, which will have a negative effect on marketing (American..., 2010). When delays in discharge persist, the patient flow will be interrupted, therefore, decreasing the revenue that could have been gained ("HCPro," 2017). An interruption in patient flow will also lead…

As a medical student, you spend the first two years completing basic medical and science courses in labs and classrooms. In your last two years you’ll participate in clinical rotations at different hospitals to receive hands on training. The training you receive preps you for the medical licensing exam and a residency in radiology. A residency is a paid apprenticeship where you spend four years gaining hands on experience under the supervision of a licensed…

actualization of performing the bedside reporting. My mentor will be assisting on coordinating with the clinical analyst and information technician department on proper installing the bedside reporting form as part of the daily assessment. We are currently using a software program designed according to the patient’s population being admitted to the hospital. The software program consists of basic nursing focused assessment. Therefore, the daily assessment tool bar will just need to be enhanced…

regarding customer services. With customer services being such a big part of healthcare, I decided to visit three organizations to observe their customer relations. The three healthcare service organizations that I chose are St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Lifetime Family Care, and Concentra Urgent Care. I visited each organizations and talked to a few employers regarding the services they provided. I also sat around the waiting room to observe how quickly they were seeing their patients, how…

Medication errors are recognized as a clinical concern that is continuously on the rise, which can result in death. These medication errors are costing health care billions of dollars yearly. By implementing the Barcode Medication Administration system (BCMA) would allow the point-of-care systems to offer numerous stages of functionality (AHRQ, 2013). With use of the BCMA, it would provide a better identifier for the patient with the right dose, and time of medication, as well as, providing…

Clinical Practice Question Will educating SMH ED nurses about signs and symptoms of HF increase their confidence and skill in identifying HF patients? Critical Appraisal Components: Evidence-Based Factors The emergency department (ED) is a unique environment that serves as a gatekeeper for patients with a variety of illnesses and is the source of a majority of admission. With so much scrutiny on patient care benchmarks and admission and readmission rates, the ED is an area of special interest…

(OR) suite could translate to an additional $4 million to $7 million in annual revenue for the average-sized organization. Applying Six Sigma in Operating Room For improving quality, throughput and the bottom line in the operating room, numerous hospitals and health systems are finding that Six Sigma is a useful tool for improving quality. The Six Sigma projects have targeted…

provide burial assistance to the family members of the patient that died while in palliative care. As of 2016, MD Anderson is ranked as the number one center for cancer care by the U.S. News and World Reports annual “Best Hospitals” rankings. With the extraordinary care that the hospital provides, offering this form of service would keep them at the top in ranking by staying true to their commitment to patients, innovation, mission, and outreach. (Jones, 2016). With the help of philanthropy,…

Clinic organizes departments of care according to the disease process or a single organ system. Large health care organizations experience challenges when trying to establish an effective team and process, which results in reduced time and waste. The fundamental approach is providing the capability to caregivers to identify and solve problems by providing support and coaching as part to their daily work. In 2006, Cleveland Clinic introduced a continuous improvement department to assist…

the agencies from liability issues. First, I will talk about Oregon Administrative Rules and the division that applies to hospitals. Second, I will talk about rules for administrator in a hospital. Third, I will talk about rules listing the standards for medical personnel. Fourth, I will talk about rules regarding Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement within hospitals.…