HUMS 330 Discussion 2

What can human services professionals do to protect the rights of dying patients and ensure a “good death”? In what ways might these goals be in conflict with one another? How do your attitudes about dying or death influence your perceptions about a “good death”? If you were dying, what kind of care would you prefer to receive and where? Would you refuse life-prolonging treatments? Would you want help in ending your life?

describe how to  apply General knowledge of health care laws and regulations to  a health care organization of your choice.

In what ways would patients be in danger if it were not for medical practice acts? On what basis would an employee decide whether an individual’s request for access to a patient’s record should be fulfilled?

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY Patient Information Ethical Dilemma Nurse Jones is aware that one of the residents at Paris Lights where Terrence works [Barry Black] has a very weakened immune system, and any exposure to MRSA could be dangerous. Terrence is discharged from the hospital and given a special course of antibiotics to treat his condition. When Nurse Jones arrives at her next shift at Paris Lights about a day after Terrence's discharge from the hospital, she notices from the client treatment records that Terrence has been working with Barry Black over the past two weeks. Dangerous Circumstances

What benefits and drawbacks do you see to tech companies gaining access to patients’ health records? Support your position.

How would I work to ensure the existence of a process that will advise patients or others served of the rights, opportunities, responsibilities, and risks regarding available healthcare services.

Who has the authority to admit patients to hospitals, and in most cases why do patients not have a right to be admitted?

As a customer care manager of a laptop company, you have been informed about a customer complaint that the battery gets heated up and leads to shut down of the device. Your company does not produce batteries and your terms and conditions specify that customers will have to directly deal with the battery manufacturer in case of a battery problem. Your direct report has told the same to the customer. The customer however insists that since she purchased the laptop from you, it is your responsibility to fix the problem. You realize that customer’s point is valid. How should you think about resolving this issue?Holding on to your terms and conditions and insisting that customer talk directly to the company that manufactures battery Reprimanding your direct report of not being able to handle such problems at his end Asking your seniors for counsel and advice Immediately replacing the battery since customer satisfaction is critical

Explain e-HRM consequences

Provide a brief synopsis of the article. Then state why it relates to Patient Equity: Social Determinants to Improve Patient Care

Discuss some of the reasons why long-term care providers are subject to so much external control by government agencies.

Discuss how temporary workers and part-time workers used effectively in a health care organization

Does an employer have the right to know if an employee has a concealed tattoo or not?

For you, how can you solve underpaid issue and people who are being terminated accidentally that is a Laboe relations issue

What are the key considerations in conducting background checks and pre-employment screenings to mitigate potential risks and ensure a safe and secure work environment?

1.justify why a caregiver should consider themselves patient advocates?

Why is it important the tools equipment and paraphernalia in caregiving be used in accordance with their function?

Why the Responsibility to Self is important in the ethical standards of human services professionals?

Why ethics and integrity are important for a health care administrator.

Your company has just implemented a new Health and Safety Policy. However, one of the Sales Representative in the Sales and Marketing department has been in violation of the policy. As the Manager of that department, write a memo to the employee about the violation(s), request conformity and advise of possible consequences should the errant behaviour continue.

What precisely is a clerical mistake?

Find an article that pertains to laws and regulations in the health care industry. This might include employment laws, OSHA regulations, collection laws, or how the ADA pertains to the health care setting. Summarize the article and explain how it relates to the chapter and further enhances your understanding of the material in the text.

Describe the intended objectives of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005. Define the term “Patient Safety Work Product” and describe why this definition is critical to the risk manager seeking to protect information from legal discovery Describe two circumstances in which the privilege and confidentiality protections afforded to patient safety work product may not apply.

Provide an actual scenario of miscommunication in your office or workplace. What was the consequence or effect of the miscommunication? Identify the cause/s of miscommunication. State what should be done to avoid the same thing from happening in the future. Post your answer by hitting "Add a new discussion topic

What are the most important factors that police officers should include in their victim interview strategy of those who are reporting they have been sexually assaulted.