Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care (2009), the author of the book, T.R. Reid travels to industrialized democracies to discuss the different methods of health care delivery system used in these developed countries and compare them to the health care system of the United States. According to T.R. Reid (2009), “the thesis of this book is that we can find cost-effective ways to cover every American by borrowing ideas from foreign models of health care” (Reid, 2009, p. 11). This thesis illustrates
Advanced Health Service Planning assessment 1 Option C, Question 1 Introduction Health service planning is a continuous process which involves logical and stepwise approaches of defining health issues and directing efficient health service delivery by establishing needs assessment, goals and priorities (Thomas 2004). Health service planning focuses on alignment of health service delivery with changing patterns of need (Queensland Health 2010) and also guides about improvement of health system and
increasing complex health care system is a constant changing role with the Consensus Model and the introduction of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. The scope of the nurse practitioner (NP) includes the care of the young, the old, the sick and the well. The educational needs of a nurse practitioner vary greatly from that of a Registered Nurse (RN), in the amount of education as well as the focus of the education. NPs provide coordinated primary care with the use of comprehensive health histories and physical
can also lead to problems in the future. In this article the author focused on missed opportunities of follow-up care of women of different race and ethnic groups that had GDM in an urban safety net hospital. Research Purpose/Aim The purpose of this study was to assess the follow-up of GDM in the postpartum period among a racially and ethnically diverse group of women receiving care in a major urban medical center. This study examined the use and predictors of postpartum glucose testing among a
Concept Analysis of Collaboration in Prevention as Intervention This paper will examine the elements of collaboration in prevention as a means to intervention through analysis of Betty Neuman’s middle range theory’s concept of prevention as intervention as it pertains to nursing practice. I will attempt to adapt the methodology of Walker and Avant in this concept analysis (S., 1998). Nursing Theory The Neuman’s System Model prefaces the client or patient is
often fragmented care to offer patients higher quality care that is accessible, comprehensive, coordinated and more cost-effective. PCMH demonstration projects have shown that the model enhances health outcomes, reduces waste, and improves patient and employee satisfaction alike. This transition, however presents significant challenges and necessitates the restructuring of financial, material, and personnel resources within primary care structures. Effective implementation of this model is contingent
state of Home and Community Care (H&CC) in Ontario and to recommend policy options to improve access to H&CC and to achieve the vision of a coordinated continuum of seniors’ care to the Ontario Lead of Senior Strategy. Background Under the authority of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC), the publicly funded home care services have been provided through the Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) and the Community Support Services through the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs)
Introduction According to the World Health Organization [WHO] (1999) services are considered the most visible functions of any health system and service provision refers to the way inputs such as money, staff, equipment and drugs are combined to allow the delivery of health interventions. The quality of service is dependent on these key resources being available. As such, patient satisfaction surveys can help you identify ways of improving a health facility or a particular health service. Ultimately, this
This writer has chosen for critique of quantitative article on “The Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation (SBAR) Model for Communication Between Health Care Professionals: A Clinical Intervention Pilot Study “ by Blom, Petersson, Hagell, & Westergren, 2015. Critiquing is a systematic method of Michael Coughlan, Patricia Cronin, Frances Ryan appraising the strengths and limitations of a piece of research in order to determine its credibility and/or its applicability to practice
The paper is a presentation of a strategic analysis of hospital at home program of Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico, which seeks to improve care quality and patient satisfaction while reducing costs. The analysis identifies the key issues, conducts a situational analysis, presents strategy formulation, offers recommendations, designs the implementation of strategies, and concludes with benchmarks for success which utilize contingency plans. It is outlined how Presbyterian Healthcare