Evolution of the Hospital Industry: A Comparative Analysis Assignment

Evolution of the Hospital Industry: A Comparative Analysis Assignment

Instructions

Write a 2–3 page paper about the similarities and differences in hospital care from the different time periods (1800s, 1960s, and today), as well as the conclusions you drew from your analysis. Include a research table in the appendix of your paper.

Complete the following:

1. Research how the hospital industry has evolved in terms of hospital environment, medical staff education, level of care in hospitals, and payment systems.

1. • You will need to reference a total of three scholarly sources in your paper.
   • Be sure to cite these references within the body of your paper correctly using APA 7^th Edition style citations.
2. Complete the Comparative Analysis Table: Hospital Care Evolution, located in the appendix of the Comparative Analysis Template [DOCX] 
   

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1. • Provide two descriptive changes for each time period under each of the headings.
   • Add bullet points to each cell in the table to document the descriptive changes that you have found for each topic.
   • Document the source where you found the information for each cell in the table, using APA-style citations.

1. Write an introduction to the paper using the Comparative Analysis Template [DOCX].

1. • Include a brief explanation of the purpose of the paper and main ideas.
   • Reference significant trends that you noticed as appropriate.
   • Refer to the Writing Support page on Campus for resources to help you as you write and revise your paper.
2. Write the body of the paper.

1. • Write the Hospital Care Evolution section in the assessment template, using the information from the Comparative Analysis Table you completed. Evolution of the Hospital Industry: A Comparative Analysis Assignment

1. • • Describe your findings about each topic in the different time periods under each subtopic heading.
     • Explain the trends in hospital environment, medical staff education, level of care in hospitals, and the payment systems in a short paragraph (3–4 sentences) for each topic, using the subheadings provided in the assessment template.
     • Cite all references used within the body of your paper using APA-style citations.
   • Write the Comparative Analysis section (1–2 paragraphs) in the assessment template.

1. • • Write a brief summary of your comparisons and analysis about the significance of the key changes from the different time periods.
     • Draw conclusions about how the hospital industry has evolved from the 1800s to the 1960s to today and about the significance of the key milestones from the different time periods.
     • Give specific examples of the impact on the quality of patient care during these time frames.
2. Write a conclusion paragraph where you summarize the main ideas included in the paper.

1. • Explain why it is important to study the history of hospital care for your profession.

Additional Requirements

• Your paper should be 2–3 pages, in addition to the title page, appendix, and reference page.
• Double space your paper, and use Times New Roman, 12-point font, as indicated in the assessment template.
• Use a minimum of three resources.
• Complete all parts of the assessment template, using the headings provided in the template.
• Support all points with credible evidence, in the form of APA citations.
• Include a references page in APA format with appropriate citations.
• Complete the Comparative Analysis Table: Hospital Care Evolution table in the appendix of the assessment template.

 Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Analyze trends in the U.S. health care system from a historical perspective.

• • Compare and contrast the hospital environments of the 1800s, 1960s, and today.
  • Compare and contrast the level of care provided in hospitals of the 1800s, 1960s, and today.
  • Compare and contrast the payment systems in the hospitals of the 1800s, 1960s, and today.
  • Draw conclusions about how the hospital industry has evolved from the 1800s, to the 1960s, to today.
• Competency 3: Analyze the development of medical education in the United States.

• • Compare and contrast the staff education level in hospitals of the 1800s, 1960s, and today.
• Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others.

• • Appropriately addresses all components of the assessment prompt, using the assessment description to structure text.
  • Apply APA 7^th Edition formatting to in-text citations and references.

Evolution of the Hospital Industry: A Comparative Analysis Assignment