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Evolution of Healthcare Informatics The evolution of healthcare informatics all deprive from increased technology that would allow the medical professionals to access needed and patient records and also be able to update, record, revise and better understand patient needs in order to perform and provide excellent customer service or patient satisfaction . Also, given that paper records are so easy to come across, being able to secure patient privacy records allows the health organization to be more

Service Learning Synthesis Paper Stacie Valley Ferris State University   Abstract A Service Learning project is one of the project requirements to complete the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree through Ferris State University (FSU). My Service Learning experience was completed at the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in November, 2014. This paper includes details of the facility along with the contact information for the coordinator of the project. A description of my role as a volunteer, critical

Organizations compile information to develop assessments in regards to the organization’s respective industry. To ensure an organization remains competitive it identifies threats and capitalizes on opportunities. Their approach to retaining a competitive advantage is strategic in regards to thoroughly evaluating the environment. A technology, industry, market, and environment (TIME) analysis providing a product manager with the necessary resources to gather intelligence regarding market conditions

Modern day technology has opened many doors in the medical field. A recent study done by the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) examined the health related quality of life (HRQoL) of a group of Veterans who received physical therapy via home video tele-rehabilitation. To some this may be an absurd method of physical therapy. However, it is most definitely an effective new technique. Physical therapy via home videos make rehabilitation more accessible to patients, it saves money and time, and it

Abstract This paper explores the contemporary role of the nurse practitioner in the care of U.S. veterans within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system. The VHA is is one of the largest employers of advanced practice providers (APPs) in the United States. Currently some role confusion exists between nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs) and physicians within the system. In addition to role confusion, NPs are practicing at various levels across the country demonstrating a

Brave men and women of this great nation choose to make what many have referred to as the ultimate sacrifice by answering our nation’s call to serve as a member of the United States Armed Forces. Most have no clue of how these individuals manage to tolerate the rigors of highly intensive, extended training days for months at a time. The idea of maintaining mental, physical, and spiritual resilience throughout lengthy combat deployments to the middle east and other tormented nations abroad all while

1. What was VHA’s approach to its NSQIP program? The VHA 's NSQIP includes the following components: • An annual report prepared for the chief of surgery of each medical center, comparing local outcomes with those of other (anonymous) VA hospitals and to the performance of all VA hospitals combined. • An annual performance evaluation by an executive committee that communicates praise or concerns about high- and low-performing centers. • The provision of self-assessment tools

utilizing the VAMC’s data for determination of definition, the authors set out to utilize EVP effectively; thereby improving outcomes across the continuum of care nationwide. PSI software was utilized to evaluate the data extracted from the VAMC’s VISTA program and incorporate the ICD9 codes necessary in order to effectively compare VA and private sector data. Per the study “NSQIP events were generally defined more narrowly or precisely than PSI events, except for ‘‘postoperative wound dehiscence

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs overseas various Organizations that assist those who have served in the United States of America’s armed forces, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is one of them. Health care is a necessity that is not cheap for Americans. Most veterans qualify for this type of health care, which is a benefit well earned after serving their country. The process can be a lengthy and drawn out for several reasons. Healthcare after all is a business, and in every

Nowadays, the number of people who have access to the internet has increased tremendously. This is one of the main reasons why many consumers/patients want to communicate to their physicians through online messaging. Online Patient-Clinician Messaging has the potential to improve the quality of medical care as it helps improve the relationship between the physician and the patient and it promotes greater involvement by patients in their own care (National Ethics Committee of the Veterans Health Administration