Entries by Emma

What safeguards are in place to ensure the security of data and patient information?

October 18, 2018 in /by

With the increase of health information technology used to store and access patient information, the likelihood of security breaches has also risen. In fact, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ): In the United States, there was a whopping 97{0e601fc7fe3603dc36f9ca2f49ef4cd268b5950ef1bbcf1f795cc00e94cdd119} increase in the number of health records breached from 2010 to 2011… The number […]

Describe general trends in health care legislation over the past 5 years

October 18, 2018 in /by

Write a 750-1,000 word paper that evaluates the effect of local, state, and federal health care legislation within organizations by identifying trends. Be sure to address the following: Describe general trends in health care legislation over the past 5 years. Describe a specific piece of legislation occurring within this timeframe across the United States. Discuss how […]

health care workforce shortage and its implications on America’s hospitals

October 18, 2018 in /by

Click here to read the health care workforce shortage and its implications on America’s hospitals, at the American Hospitals Association’s (AHA) website. Select a hospital, which is not more than two hours away from your place of residence. Based on your readings and understanding, create a 3- to 4-page report in a Microsoft Word document, that includes: […]

Children with Special Health Care Needs

October 18, 2018 in /by

Find one public site within your own State/county and you can carry this data over to the Unit 8 assignment. Go to the public link chosen and choose a health issue i.e. Children with Special Health Care Needs. Review the data and evaluate it. Report your findings in a thorough, well-organized manner. For example, if […]