International healthcare accreditation

risk for developing many preventable health conditions due in part to limited access to healthcare and benefits” (Castaneda, et al. 2014). The issue is the US healthcare system is unequitable when it comes to immigrant status. I will examine if Latino immigrants coming to the United States receive limited health care access due to biopower (Foucault, 1984) in order to argue that the inequity in the US healthcare system is unjust. This topic is crucial for understanding American society because I…

leaders of the licensed independent practitioner.1 For the healthcare organization to be successful, the governing body, the chief executive, and the leaders of the licensed independent practitioner should have knowledge and skill to effectively work together to fulfil their roles and understand the organization vision and mission, and safety and quality goals. The governing body is responsible for the safety and quality of care,…

better work environment for my employees and patients. Having a conventional skill is the most important when working in healthcare facility since there is a lot of laws. For example, the HIPAA law. Working with clear rules and following a leader…

China. In the second half of 2005, the central government organized a conference on health care system reform. This meeting aims to clarify goals and strategies of health care reform, and invited experts from government sector, universities and international organizations to join in this conference (Zou 2012). In 2006, the State Council set up a specific team working for the latest round of medical system reform. This team is responsible for drawing up overall strategies and specific policy…

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,…

Healthy People 2020 have over 22 evidenced-based resources and interventions available on their website to address their leading health indicator on adult obesity. For example, Identify obesity in adults: screening and management, is an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality funded project that was completed in June 2012. The intervention focuses on screening adults for a body mass index greater than 30kg per m2 then referring them for intense multicomponent behavioral intervention (U.S.…

are principles which can vary person to person, they are areas of life which are held with high regard, importance and worth. Areas such as dignity, privacy, respect, honesty and trust are just a few values which are vital in the healthcare setting. Within all healthcare settings there are codes of practice which assist health care professionals to provided and maintain adequate and effective levels of care. These codes provide guidance in relation to the values of professional conduct, ethics…

Patient navigation was proposed as an innovative approach to assist patients and their family members with potential barriers in an effort to reduce disparities and navigate patients through the complexities of obtaining medical care after an illness or acute diagnosis. There are typically two common methods, with the exception of volunteer work, that patient navigators are employed. Some are employed through hospitals, while others are employees through organization such as the American Cancer…

one priority of healthcare workers is to make sure they provide the best care possible to the residents for which they are responsible. While nursing has come a long way over the years, there are still many obstacles to overcome before healthcare workers can provide the highest level of care within their capabilities. In order for residents in long-term care facilities to receive the best continuity and quality care, as well as cost-efficient care, communication between healthcare providers…

With over 7.6 million km² for a population of only about 22.7 million people (the lowest population density worldwide), the island continent Australia is quite a unique country (Australian Government, n.d.). Even though it counts as an industrial and well developed western country, it encounters many challenges in providing health care for 2.3% of the population due to it´s geography. These little over 500.000 people have settled in Australia’s rural areas, hundreds of kilometers away from the…