Case Study: Eastern Virginia Medical School

A Marketing strategy is necessary to develop and implement for all health care organizations. Rush University Medical Center in Chicago learned this lesson in the most difficult circumstances. The leadership assumed the reputation of the facility would be enough to stand up against all other health care facilities in the surrounding area; supplementary publicity or lobbying was necessary. As time passed on, it was very obvious by the drastic decrease in patient census and revenue that something had to change. The implementation of an environmental scan in that particular instance would greatly influence the facility in a positive manner. It is an approach that assists in the process of identifying and recognizing all the marketing elements involved. The first step of the environmental scan is an assessment of the five major environmental forces and trends. Next, evaluate the potential impact on the organization’s target market and adjust the organizations marketing mix strategy as appropriate (Berkowitz, 2011).

Five questions were presented to Jamie Roney, Regional Sepsis Coordinator located within Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas and Robert White, Director of Regional Newborn Program located within Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. Each question explored the concept of evidence based practice within the respective Facilities. This paper will attempt to summarize and differentiate the question and answer session of both institutions.

Working as a loss control consultant for XYZ manufacturing company, various aspects of information need to be acquired prior to visiting. Assessing procedures for safety awareness and loss prevention practices, while reporting outcomes, and then deliberating with the underwriters. Within XYZ manufacturing company these areas include the following topics: record logs, the number of workers, ergonomics, the hazard level, training and orientation plans, and previous work recovery programs. Developing a new policy for XYZ manufacturing company will be produced through evaluation and modification of these areas.

In the case of Shahine vs. Louisiana State University Medical Center, the plaintiff Ms. Shahine experienced right ulnar nerve damage following a right total hip arthroplasty. She filed suit against the University Medical Center and her anesthesiologist, Dr. W for medical malpractice and requested the court to infer negligence under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. Dr. W was fully responsible for Ms. Shahine’s care while she was under anesthesia and Ms. Shahine obviously could not assess the true cause of injury while she was anesthetized. However, Dr. W provided evidence of non-negligence by thoroughly charting in Ms. Shahine’s medical record proper positioning and padding. Another anesthesiologist provided the court with uncontroverted

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The drugs protected by the law are safe yet still harmful. War veterans feeling the worst of the pain, after being honorably discharged for injuries sustained in action. While going through treatment for the injuries the veterans found themselves addicted to the pain medication. The veterans needing help through their addictions, PTSD, and injuries found themselves sedated for most of their treatment at the VA hospital. Waggoner; a patient at the VA hospital was addicted to pain medication and expected help from the medical staff. However instead of getting the help he needed he was given more drugs than necessary according to Cironline “The VA hospital in Roseburg kept him so doped up that he could barely stay awake. Then, inexplicably, the

On August 27, 2016 worker received a letter from Dr. Andrew Duxbury, MD, Mr. Walker’s doctor at the VA Medical Center. The letter stated Mr. Walker has both physical and mental limitations that render him dependent on a third party for care. He is unable to understand normal decisions for daily living and patient’s need for 24-hour care and supervision was discussed with family on June 9, 2016 during home visit.

I am interested in Emory’s School of Medicine MD program mainly impart to their commitment to train physicians to serve the community. I believe community involvement as a physician is key to diminish health inequalities where they initially develop. In addition, Emory’s emphasis towards understanding the biopsychosocial conditions of each patient will be vital in honing in on an accurate diagnosis and tailoring my approach as a physician to accommodate these factors while meeting their needs.

Norfolk State University, a historically black university, is rich in history and deeply rooted in the south eastern Virginia region. NSU is the only HBCU founded in the midst of the great depression. Since, NSU has grown tremendously over the last eighty years. Now, the campus spans 134 acers and has 40 buildings, four of which were newly built as of 2011. Through partnerships with neighboring universities, community organizations and business vendors, Norfolk State provides vital services to this area. It is a pristine center of education and a hub of black excellence and achievement. Needed now, more than ever, is a reflection on NSU’s political, cultural and social relevance in 2015.

Maggie Gill started her career with Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in 2004 as the VP of managed care and finance. In 2005, she became MUMC's COO, and then in 2011, she was named CEO and president by the board of directors, once they realized that the ideal candidate for the position, one who had experience in both finance and operations, was already employed by the health care facility.

College Tuition- rate is set by the governing board, is linked to enrollment growth or decline of enrollment, and may be linked to rising economic cost.

Western Va University is a group research college built up in 1867. Other than having a primary college arranged in Morgantown, Western Va, U. s. Announces, the college likewise has 2 grounds again in another position, the Western Va University Institution of Technology, which is in Montgomery, and Potomac State Higher instruction of Western Va University, which is arranged in Keyser.

Are you looking for a new education or career path? If so, Southeast Community College has a program that’s tailor made for you and your interests. This Lincoln-based technical trade school boasts a wide variety of academic programs and each one leads to an exciting and rewarding career path. So, no matter your interests or your passions, Southeast Community College can help you turn them into a formidable career.

Western Carolina University provides different resources on campus to allow on to be successful throughout their four or more years on campus. The Academic Advising website and center will guide a study to stay on course with classes while on campus. Western Carolina University also teaches student how to become a responsible adult and fault take fault in one’s actions. Western Carolina provides many opportunities for a student to become a successful adult.

Rush Medical College is located in an urban area which serves a diverse population. I would join the Latino Medical Student Association to increase my support during medical school and to also network with other students with similar interests. The opportunities for volunteering in underserved communities at RMC such as the RCSIP would allow to me to utilize the skills and knowledge gained in medical school to serve the healthcare needs of the underserved in Chicago. My interests in this program stems from my multicultural background. Although I am both Mexican and Polish, I identify with my Mexican culture more due to being raised throughout the majority of my life in southwest Chicago. The experiences and opportunities I was afforded during