Entries by Linus

Patient Right to Restriction

Read the Case Study found in Chapter 14 of your text. Utilizing the your text and the internet, respond to the following questions. What is your opinion on the right of the patient to request restrictions on disclosures of their health information to a health plan (insurance)? If they did not have this policy in […]

Coalition for Health Services Research

The goal of this assignment is to familiarize students with interest groups. Please follow the steps below to complete your assignment. Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma) Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center […]

External Influences on Health Care Consumer Choices

Health care consumers receive various communications about different health care options. It is important to understand consumer demographics to be able to determine the impact (positive or negative) media, social networks, branding, marketing, and communication play in health care consumer choices. In this assignment you will research managed care plans to determine what impact social media […]

workplace health and safety of concern to nurses

Read Chapter 11 (attached), APA Style, 2 references minimum. 1. Why is the subject of workplace health and safety of concern to nurses? How are these concepts related to patient safety and patient outcomes? 2. What action is suggested when you are faced with an angry or hostile coworker? 3. Why is substance misuse among […]

Types of Ambulatory Care Settings

Assignment #4: In 2–3 pages, list seven different types of ambulatory care settings and describe what they do, why ambulatory care makes sense in today’s healthcare environment, and compare and contrast free-standing versus hospital-based settings.

The role of the healthcare team

The role of the healthcare team is vital in continuous quality improvement as all team members are involved in the delivery of care and are responsible for the patient’s quality experience. Understanding how team members communicate will assist you in your workplace experience and will also help you to employ effective strategies that boost effective […]