Discuss benefits of and barriers to implementation of EHR

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Continue to utilize this scenario to assist you with your plan completion

“The benefits of EHR implementation are numerous; however, there can be significant barriers to their acquisition and use. Discuss benefits of and barriers to implementation of EHR this week, and please use the following scenario to assist you with this week’s assignment:

Yorkshire Clinic is an acute care clinic located in Tacoma, Washington. The clinic is comprised of a group of 10 physicians, 2 physician assistants, 1 nurse practitioner, and several ancillary staff. Yorkshire Clinic serves a patient population of approximately 14,000. ”

Now that you have selected a vendor to supply electronic health record (EHR) capabilities to the clinic, you must submit a request for proposal (RFP). The RFP is a valuable tool that is used to provide detailed requirements to potential vendors and gives guidelines to those vendors to follow during the bidding contract. The RFP might request that the vendor provide the following (Wager, Lee, & Glaser, 2005):

  • Vendor qualifications: General background of vendor, experience, number of installations, financial stability, and so forth
  • Proposed solutions: How the vendor believes its product meets organizational goals
  • General contractual requirements: Warranties, payment schedule, penalties for failure to meet schedule specified in the contract, and so forth
  • Pricing and support: Quote on cost of system, utilization of standardized forms, and so forth

The RFP that you construct should list numerous items that Yorkshire Clinic requires, such as the following:

  • Information about the clinic
  • What functionality is desired
  • Product description

Utilize the format provided in the following Web site to assist you in your proposal:http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/bok1_047959.hcsp?dDocName=bok1_047959

how the invention of household appliances created social change

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Technology – a catalyst for social change

Over the next few weeks we examine the subject of technology and how it can be taught within a primary school context. Let’s first consider the broader concept of technology and why it is such an important part of our past, present and future lives.

The story of technology is the continual invention of new objects and materials in order to create solutions to our most basic problems. Flint stone knives were made to help us cut, while the wheel helped us transport heavy loads. Our ability to create and perfect the use of tools has been an integral part of human history for thousands of years. The list of historical changing technological inventions is extensive, including: the printing press, the combustion engine, and the silicon chip, to name but a few. Each wave of major technological change has become a catalyst for significant social change.

To see the impact of technological change on a familiar context, take a look at the The History of Household Technology (LibraryOfCongress, 2009) summarising how technology has changed domestic life over last 150 years.

As you watch the video, consider:

  • how the invention of household appliances created social change
  • why these inventions were solutions to social problems.

The introduction of new technology creates new opportunities and ways of thinking that are sometimes difficult to see beforehand. In our lifetime we have witnessed massive technological change through the exponential growth of the Internet and mobile communication. These have produced a new wave of social change that has led to the creation of new ways that we live and work.

Do you consciously avoid having important conversations in high traffic public areas where environmental distractions are likely possible?

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Self-assessment of Communication Skills

 

In this assignment, you will develop an understanding of how good listening is crucial to effective communication and career success. In addition, you will perform a personal assessment of your communication skills and style.

Listening is an integral part of the communication process. Communication in the healthcare setting is vital. This includes communication between doctors and patients, doctors and nurses, clinicians and administrators, and so on.

 

Based on your learning, create a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that includes answers to the following questions:

 

  • Which topic of conversation makes you uncomfortable? What is the topic? Do you know why you find it difficult to talk about this topic?

 

  • What do you do when you become uncomfortable during a conversation? Do you withdraw? Do you try to change the topic? Do you speak louder or softer? Do you begin to gesticulate?

 

 

  • Have you had an occasion to talk to a very persuasive or very aggressive person? If you and this person hold different opinions, can you hold to your position? Are you easily “led” in a conversation?

 

  • Are you flexible in a conversation? If a comment made by someone takes the conversation in an unexpected direction, can you adjust quickly? Can you assimilate new information, reassess your position, and continue the conversation?

 

 

  • When entering into a conversation, do you attempt to eliminate potential distractions and interruptions?
  • Do you consciously avoid having important conversations in high traffic public areas where environmental distractions are likely possible? Why?
  • Do you put your cell phone in the silence mode when you are likely to have conversations? Why?
  • Do you listen without interruption and sufficiently control the conversation to minimize interruption? Why?
  • When engaged in a conversation, do you give your undivided attention to the matters being discussed? Why?
  • When engaged in discussion, do you develop reflective questions pertinent to the conversation? Why?
  • When engaged in discussion, do you make conscious eye contact? Why?
  • When involved in conversations, are you cognizant of body language, both the individual you are conversing with and your own? Why?
  • Do you have an understanding of body language gestures and posturing?

 

In a self-assessment summary, provide a list of your communication strengths and weaknesses. Also, provide a plan to address the weaknesses identified.

 

See below a template that you can use to complete the assignment.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Self-assessment of Communication Skills

 

Listening is an integral part of the communication process. Communication in the healthcare setting is vital. This includes communication between doctors and patients, doctors and nurses, clinicians and administrators, and so on.

 

Based on your learning, answer the following questions:

 

  • Which topic of conversation makes you uncomfortable? What is the topic? Do you know why you find it difficult to talk about this topic?

<Enter your response here.>

 

 

 

  • What do you do when you become uncomfortable during a conversation? Do you withdraw? Do you try to change the topic? Do you speak louder or softer? Do you begin to gesticulate?

 

 

 

  • Have you had an occasion to talk to a very persuasive or very aggressive person? If you and this person hold different opinions, can you hold to your position? Are you easily “led” in a conversation?

<Enter your response here.>

 

 

  • Are you flexible in a conversation? If a comment made by someone takes the conversation in an unexpected direction, can you adjust quickly? Can you assimilate new information, reassess your position, and continue the conversation?

 

 

 

  • When entering into a conversation, do you attempt to eliminate potential distractions and interruptions?

 

 

 

 

  • Do you consciously avoid having important conversations in high traffic public areas where environmental distractions are likely possible? Why?
  • Do you put your cell phone in the silence mode when you are likely to have conversations? Why?

 

 

 

  • Do you listen without interruption and sufficiently control the conversation to minimize interruption? Why?

Analyze the different types of cancer, and suggest at least three (3) cost-saving strategies to deal with long-term cancer care

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Cancer as a Growing Health Threat.

  • After reviewing this week’s material on cancer, suggest at least two (2) ways to address and communicate this threat to the public. Recommend five (5) steps to cancer prevention. Provide rationale for your response.
  • Analyze the different types of cancer, and suggest at least three (3) cost-saving strategies to deal with long-term cancer care. Evaluate the pragmatic value of early cancer detection.

 

“Disease Screening Methodology.

  • From the case study and e-Activity, analyze and evaluate the various measures of screening tests validation, and comment on the efficacy of screening programs in your community.
  • From the case study and applying the concepts of sensitivity and specificity to prostate cancer screening, evaluate the cost effectiveness of having screenings for men over 50 years of ageCancer as a Growing Health Threat.
    • After reviewing this week’s material on cancer, suggest at least two (2) ways to address and communicate this threat to the public. Recommend five (5) steps to cancer prevention. Provide rationale for your response.
    • Analyze the different types of cancer, and suggest at least three (3) cost-saving strategies to deal with long-term cancer care. Evaluate the pragmatic value of early cancer detection.

     

    “Disease Screening Methodology.

    • From the case study and e-Activity, analyze and evaluate the various measures of screening tests validation, and comment on the efficacy of screening programs in your community.
    • From the case study and applying the concepts of sensitivity and specificity to prostate cancer screening, evaluate the cost effectiveness of having screenings for men over 50 years of age