Identify a specific challenge related to quality and safety

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Week 6: Managing Resources to Promote Quality and Safety, Part 1
Introduction
Health care organizations must effectively manage resources as they strive to improve quality and safety.
This week, you will consider the business case for quality, including financial and other tradeoffs involved in decision making. Economic and financial management principles provide the foundation as you consider options for addressing quality challenges encountered in today’s health care organizations.
You will also examine how health informatics can contribute toward the achievement of quality and safety goals. You will investigate current trends, including the use of Computerized Physician/Provider Order Entry (CPOE) systems and the Electronic Health Record (EHR). As part of this exploration, you will consider how to determine return on investment and assess unintended consequences that may result from the implementation of technology.

Application: The Use of Health Information Technology to Improve Quality and Increase Safety
Health information technology can be a powerful tool for improving the quality of health care delivery. Yet, the transition to implementation can be expensive and challenging, and it can sometimes be difficult to demonstrate the return on investment.
To prepare for this Application:
Identify a specific challenge related to quality and safety. (This may be the same challenge you selected for this week’s Discussion or a different one.)
Investigate how health information technology could be used to address this challenge. Review the information presented in this week’s Learning Resources, and conduct additional research of your own using the Walden library and credible Web sites. Then, narrow your focus to one type of technology that would be highly beneficial for addressing this challenge.
Consider the potential outcomes associated with implementing this technology.
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What stakeholder concerns might arise?
How would it potentially decrease (or would it possibly increase) systems errors and/or errors related to human factors?
How could the return on investment be determined?

The Assignment

Write a 1- to 2-page paper that addresses the following:
Identify a specific challenge related to quality and safety.

Explain how health information technology could be used to address this challenge. (Make your response as specific as possible.)

Evaluate possible outcomes of the implementation of this technology.

You can use these websites or ones of your choice it has to be scholarly articles
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Issue{0e601fc7fe3603dc36f9ca2f49ef4cd268b5950ef1bbcf1f795cc00e94cdd119}20Brief/2012/Jul/1608_SilowCarroll_using_EHRs_improve_quality.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995716/
http://www.hrsa.gov/healthit/toolbox/Childrenstoolbox/DevelopingPediatricEHRs/roifromehr.html
http://healthit.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/emerging-lessons/computerized-provider-order-entry-inpatient/inpatient-computerized-provider-order-entry-cpoe
http://healthit.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/ambulatory-safety-and-quality-program
http://healthit.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/findings-and-lessons-from-the-improving-quality-through-clinician-use-of-healt

Determine whether or not the release of the taped therapy sessions violates the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics

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According to recent media reports, both the NYPD and the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department are currently investigating Stephen Collins, an actor most well-known for his role on the T.V. show 7th Heaven, for alleged taped confessions in which he admits to inappropriate conduct with three (3) minors. This information came to light during divorce proceedings of Collins from his estranged wife. In this case study, you will explore the role of the forensic psychologist and its application to a real world situation. You will also look at the ethical dilemmas a mental health professional can face when dealing with the legal system.

 

Review the following articles regarding the Stephen Collins case:

 

  • “Stephen Collins’ wife alleges he had ‘secret life’ in court docs: ‘I believe there are other victims’”, located athttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/stephen-collins-wife-alleges-he-had-secret-life-in-court-docs-i-believe-there-are-other-victims/
  • “A Guide to Psychology and its Practice: Confidentiality”, located athttp://www.guidetopsychology.com/confid.htm

 

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

 

  1. Determine whether or not the release of the taped therapy sessions violates the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics (refer to Table 12.1 in chapter 12 of the text). Next, discuss the likelihood of a lawsuit against the therapist and the media outlet that released the recording. Provide a rationale to support your position.
  2. Review the roles of the forensic psychologist as outlined in chapter 12 of your text. Next, select one (1) of the roles that you believe a forensic psychologist must play during the trial, if criminal charges against Collins are filed. Ascertain the importance of the role that you selected and suggest the main actions that the forensic psychologist must take in order to play the role that you selected.
  3. Discuss one (1) regulation that you feel the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) should make regarding the practice of recording patient therapy sessions in order to balance protecting the public with protecting patient privacy. Provide a rationale for your response.
  4. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note:Wikipedia and similar type Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length
Answer

Identify misspelled medical terms found in a patient’s operative report

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Question description

Must following Grading Rubric and be specific with in text citations.

***In text citations and specific examples must be given within paper portion**

  • Identify misspelled medical terms found in a patient’s operative report. Use the template to correct the terms’ spelling and translate them into common terms. Write a 2 page text paper that describes the purpose and contents of some of the types of documentation used in the HIM field. Specify the settings in which these documents would be used.In this fourth assessment, we continue our focus on medical terminology, specifically on medical terminology related to the genitourinary system. This includes the urinary system and the male and female reproductive systems. The urinary system is also known as the renal system. It is a group of organs that filter excess fluid and other blood stream substances from the body. This assessment consists of two parts. In Part One you will review an operative report. During this course you have already examined a progress note and an H&P. In the operative report you review as part of this assessment, you will translate the medical terms you find into common terms. You will also correct spelling errors that appear in the report. Completing this portion of the assessment will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of how the genitourinary system works. You will also demonstrate your knowledge of diseases, treatments, and diagnostic tests associated with this important body system.In Part Two, you will write a one-to-two-page paper that analyzes the different types of documentation in the health record. Familiarity with the contents and use of each type of documentation is an important aspect of your role as a HIM professional.

    DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY

    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

    • Competency 2: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to general structures and functions of the human body.
      • Identify medical terms related to general structures and functions of the human body correctly.
      • Translate medical terms related to general structures and functions of the human body into common terms correctly.
    • Competency 3: Use medical terminology and abbreviations related to body systems.
      • Identify medical terms related to body systems correctly.
      • Translate medical terms related to body systems into common terms correctly.
    • Competency 5: Analyze and define medical terminology as used in health information management.
      • Describe the purpose and contents of some of the types of documentation that are part of the health record.
      • Identify settings where the documentation is used.
    • Competency 6: Spell and pronounce basic medical terms.
      • Identify misspelled medical and common terms.
      • Spell medical and common terms correctly.
    • Competency 7: Communicate in a professional manner.
      • Write clearly, with correct spelling, grammar, and syntax, and good organization.
      • Provide citations and references in APA style.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Part One: Operative Report

    Carefully review the operative report for a patient who is having a sling replacement to treat urinary frequency and incontinence. Complete the attached template and complete all of the following on the template:

    • Select 15 misspelled medical terms in the operative report and place them in Column 1.
    • Translate the 15 misspelled medical terms into commonly used terms in Column 2 correctly.
    • Place the correctly spelled medical term in Column 3.
    • Cite in correct APA style the references you used to perform your translation.

    Preoperative Diagnosis: Urinary stress incontinence, cystocele.Postoperative Diagnosis: Same.Anesthesia: General.History: This is a 49-year-old female with a history of a histerectomy and bilateral ophorectomy. She complains of urinarie frequency and incontinental. Options were discussed with patient, and she decided to proceed with a sling placement. Risks of the procedure were discussed. They include hemorhage, UTI, pielonephritis, cystitis, vaginitis, MI, DVT, PE, death, et cetera, and were deemed acceptable.Operative Details: The patient was brought to the ER positioned, prepped and draped in the usual fashion. Time-out was called and patient identity and procedure being performed was validated. A Folley catheter was placed, and the bladder drained. Allis clamps were placed on the posterior vaginal muosa. A small incision was made, and the blader was lifted off of the vaginl mucosa. The cystcele was reduced. At this time, a minor enterocele was noted. Due to the small size, the interocele was not repaired. Bilateral stab incisions were made suprapublically and SPARC needs placed into the superpubic incisions and pulled through the vaginal incisions. The SPARC mesh was attached to the needles and pulled up through the insicions. The mesh was positioned against the mid-urethre, sutured into place, and cut below the surface of the sin. The skin was closed with 4-place suture; the vaginal incision was closed with 0-vicryl. The patient was transferred to the recovery room in stable condition.Blood Loss: Minimal.

    Part Two: HIM Terminology

    Write a short, 2 page text paper on some of the types of documentation used in the HIM field. Be sure your paper includes all of the following headings:

    • Progress Note.
    • History and Physical (H&P).
    • Operative Report.
    • Discharge Summary.

    Under each heading, address each of the following:

    • Describe the purpose of the document.
    • Detail the contents included.
    • Identify settings where the document would be used.

  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    Part One: Operative Report
    • Format: Ensure you complete all columns on the Operative Report Template.
    • Scoring Guide: Be sure to read the scoring guide for this assessment, so you understand how your faculty member will evaluate your work.
    Part Two: HIM Terminology
    • Written communication: Your paper does not need to be in APA format. It does need to be clear and well organized, with correct spelling, grammar, and syntax, to support orderly exposition of content.
    • Title Page: You do not need to include a title page with your paper. You do need to label it HIM Terminology.
    • Name: Include your name in the upper right-hand corner on your paper.
    • Length: y 2 typed and double-spaced content pages in Times New Roman, 12-point font, not including the reference page.
    • References: Include a minimum of one citation of peer-reviewed sources in APA format.

Acute-care hospital

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Question description

Create an ethical code of conduct for those in governance, management, and professional staff for any one of these health care organizations:

  • Acute-care hospital
  • Surgery Center
  • Behavioral Health Center
  • Specialty Hospital
  • Long-Term-Care Facility
  • Out-Patient Center

In a 10 to- 12 page paper (excluding title and reference pages), discuss the following:

  • Brief background of the facility.
  • Organization structure of the facility and duties/ responsibilities of those in management and professional staff.
  • Two possible ethical dilemmas that may be encountered.
  • Ethical standards for those in governance, management, and professional staff.
  • Ways to implement the ethical code of conduct and ensure compliance.
  • Consequences if there is a violation of the code of ethics.

When writing your paper, use 3rd person. Follow APA guidelines. Use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years

The Final Paper:

  1. Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  2. Must include a title page with the following:
    1. Title of paper
    2. Student’s name
    3. Course name and number
    4. Instructor’s name
    5. Date submitted
  3. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
  4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  5. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
  6. Must use at least eight scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past five years