how the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System handles cases involving withdrawal of care specifically looking at policies and procedures

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Withdrawal of Care Executive Summary Objective The objective of this review is to look at how the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System handles cases involving withdrawal of care specifically looking at policies and procedures that the Durham VA has in in place to ensure compliance with laws and regulations from federal and state to local laws. Assess the procedure for the withdrawal of care and ensure the compliance of all organizational stakeholders to include on-going education and compliance with organizational policies.Target AudienceThe target audience for this review is the Executive Leadership Team Medical and Surgical Leadership Team Providers and Nursing stakeholders and the Health Information Management Team.Area of Concern/RiskThe organization has been assisting patients and their families with end-of-life issues such as withdrawal of care for a few years now and this has helped patients and families to have an open and honest conversation with health care providers in order to fulfill the wishes of the patient and family while maintaining the dignity and wishes of the patient. As laws and regulations change the organization must be up-to-date in order to protect all stakeholders as well as the organization as a whole and have regular educational updates so that staff is aware of changes and can assist patients and their families to make the best decision possible.Risk/OpportunityCurrently the organization speaks with all patients admitted to the hospitals about living wills and DNRs to assess if the patient has one and to obtain a copy of it or to consult social work to discuss these issues with the patients if they do not have one and so desire to have one. The concern is the if the information the staff has regarding these issues is up to date and follows all laws and regulationsConclusionsThe organization has a responsibility to the patients and the community they serve to stay abreast of changes to laws and regulations in order to fulfill the duty of providing quality care that is respectful of the patients wishes and incorporates the values of the patient and family. The organization must provide the most up-to-date information possible in order to provide the patient and family with all the information they need to make informed decisions through continuous education for all stakeholders.Withdrawal of Care:Ensuring Organizational Compliance While Protecting all StakeholdersPrepared forMs. DeAnne SeekinsDurham Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemDurham N.C. 27705Prepared bySusan Korucubasi RN BSNAmerican InterContinental UniversitySchaumburg Il 60173June 22 2017

the roles and responsibilities of health care management in addressing this pressing dilemma

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2010 Health Care Reform Bill Impact Review- Serious Inquiries1) Scenario: Pursuant to the 2010 Health Care Reform Bill, the United States will be challenged to bring into its health care population some 32 million more patients. Formerly, many of these patients were uninsured. Some of these patients were seen and treated in safety-net hospitals, but mostly in emergency rooms. Reliable, independent studies have shown that this population is low income and is disproportionately made up of ethnic and racial minorities; however, it is important to point out that due to the economic downturn at the turn of the decade surrounding 2010, this 32 million will include a significant number of non-minority unemployed individuals. Consider that health care institutions must move beyond simply taking in and treating the sick and injured who come through the door. In the near future, the health of the community will be measured in terms of low disease burden, high vaccination rates, controlled chronic disease rates, healthier life styles, and a better educated public. Clearly, the impacts to the health care system will have to be addressed.2) Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that describes the roles and responsibilities of health care management in addressing this pressing dilemma. Apply the following questions to generate your conclusions about how you would proceed:a) How do the considerations under the concept of governance apply?b) What are the major financial issues being faced?c) What are the major physical issues being faced?d) What are the major demographic issues being faced?

Summarize key milestones involved in the past and present shaping and transitional dynamics behind changes in the present health care industry

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HSA 500 Assignment 1As a health administrator, your hospital has tasked you with reporting the general nature of health care administration to visiting stakeholders / shareholders. These stakeholders / shareholders are investors, but are not too versed in the significance of the U.S. health care system and its present position in social, financial, technological, and medical pioneering advances.Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:Summarize key milestones involved in the past and present shaping and transitional dynamics behind changes in the present health care industry.Evaluate the importance of financing and technology in health care. Provide examples to support your response.Analyze the primary complexities and integrated social dynamics associated with changing demographics and emergent diseases (e.g., the complexities seen in the growing Latin and Asian populations, etc.).Examine the major fluctuating and daunting challenges in health care management that mortality trends and an aging Baby Boom generation predicate.HSA 500 Assignment 1As a health administrator, your hospital has tasked you with reporting the general nature of health care administration to visiting stakeholders / shareholders. These stakeholders / shareholders are investors, but are not too versed in the significance of the U.S. health care system and its present position in social, financial, technological, and medical pioneering advances.Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:Summarize key milestones involved in the past and present shaping and transitional dynamics behind changes in the present health care industry.Evaluate the importance of financing and technology in health care. Provide examples to support your response.Analyze the primary complexities and integrated social dynamics associated with changing demographics and emergent diseases (e.g., the complexities seen in the growing Latin and Asian populations, etc.).Examine the major fluctuating and daunting challenges in health care management that mortality trends and an aging Baby Boom generation predicate.

Funding the Rising Cost of U.S. Health CareIn light of the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA)

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HSA Assignment Funding the Rising Cost of U.S. Health CareIn light of the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) and the myriad of citizens using the new health care insurance system, you, as a health care administrator for a hospital, are responsible for reporting to the hospitals CEO regarding the new plans cost to the hospital and the issues with patients who can afford regular health care coverage.Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:Give your opinion of the rising cost of health cares overall impact on the U.S. economy. Justify your response.Compare and contrast at least two (2) areas of the economy that the new health care act impacts. Explain your rationale.Debate the main pros and cons of using private insurance versus using the new affordable health insurance system.Analyze the cost associated with implementing ACA and its impact on access to health care access for different demographic groups. Provide a rationale for your response.Use at least four (4) recent (i.e., last five [5] years), quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Funding the Rising Cost of U.S. Health CareIn light of the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA)