BARRIERS THAT PREVENT IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE .

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Barriers that prevent improvement in health care would be language 

Identify a barrier or issue in health care that you want to address through your Capstone Project Paper. Perform a literature review on the barrier. Present 8-10 peer-reviewed primary research articles. These articles should be either qualitative or quantitative.
You may use either health care or nursing peer-reviewed journals; however, at least half of the primary articles must come from a peer-reviewed nursing journal. The peer-reviewed articles must consist of research published within the last 5 years.
Use the “Literature Review: Table of Evidence” template to document your detailed assessment of each primary study. This document helps break down the components of each article to ensure the article meets the requirements for a professional nursing paper. Ensure that each of your articles provides information that meets each criterion listed. Provide a detailed and clear explanation when describing how each article supports your Capstone Project and evidence-based practice (between five and six sentences).
This assignment uses a “Literature Review: Table of Evidence Grading Form” that corresponds to the “Literature Review: Table of Evidence” template. Instructors will be using the grading form to assess the assignment and provide feedback; therefore, students should review the grading form prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

DISCUSS THE VALUE OF RATIO ANALYSIS IN DECISION MAKING FOR HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION.

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Assessment #4: Ratio Analysis 

Write a 4-6 page paper in which you discuss the value of ratio analysis in decision making for health care organizations. Complete the following in your paper:
Discuss the meaning of ratio analysis in healthcare.
Pick one (1) ratio from each major group from the financial statements.

Liquidity ratios (Current ratio, Days Cash-on-Hand, Quick Ratio)
Profitability ratios (ROE, ROA, Total Margin, Operating Margin)
Leverage/Capital Structure Ratios (Debt ratio, Equity ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio)
Nonfinancial Ratios (Occupancy rate, payer mix, ALOS, Expense per discharge, FTE per bed, HMO penetration)

Discuss the ratio and provide examples with calculations
Evaluate the meaning of the calculations related to the financial health of the organization.
Explain the factors that affect the results.

You can also utilize the Help4UHMO Organization financial statements or a real-life health care organization to evaluate by researching their financial statements. You can use the organization from Assessment #2.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Provide a minimum of two (2) cited sources in your paper.

DESCRIBE HOW THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970 ADVANCED THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE.

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Instructions
Create a 10- to 15-slide PowerPoint presentation (not counting the title and reference slides) that provides an overview of industrial hygiene. 
You may use the textbook, 
· the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) booklet on industrial hygiene 
· the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) website, 
· and other sources as you see fit. 
· Be sure to create a reference slide that cites all sources using APA format. 
Include the following information in your presentation:
Ø Define industrial hygiene, and include information regarding the work of early pioneers in the field of industrial hygiene.
Ø Describe how the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 advanced the field of industrial hygiene.
Ø Discuss the major U.S. industrial hygiene organizations, such as OSHA, AIHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), and define their roles in industrial hygiene and the protection of workers from hazards in the workplace. (You may include foreign organizations if you are currently working outside of the United States.)
Ø Briefly describe the code of ethics for industrial hygienists.
Ø Explain the impact of federal regulations on workplace safety and health.
Ø Define the types of hazards addressed by industrial hygienists.
Ø Discuss the types of control methods used by industrial hygienists.
Ø Describe the role industrial hygiene plays in an injury and illness prevention program.
Ø Use the notes section within PowerPoint to create the dialogue or script that you would use when speaking to the audience about the information presented on each slide. 
Ø Your PowerPoint presentation should be constructed using Times New Roman font, and the slides should not contain a font smaller than 30 points; 28 points should be the absolute minimum.

ANALYZE CURRENT AND FUTURE INNOVATIONS AND TRENDS IN HEALTH CARE STRATEGIC PLANNING.

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Part 1: 

Analyze current and future innovations and trends in health care strategic planning. Include whether you are prepared for these innovations and trends. Support your response by identifying and explaining key points and/or examples presented in the Learning Resources.

Must use these resources

Walston, S. L. (2014). Strategic healthcare management: Planning and execution. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.

Boxall, A. M. (2014). The future of Medicare: What’s in store? Australian Health Review, 38(2), 123–124.

Besch, J., Boon, S., & Bensoussan, A. (2014). The national institute of complementary medicine: Past, present, future. Australian Journal of Herbal Medicine, 26(4), 141–143.

Part 2 : 

Describe the three takeaways which are the most important and relevant for you in your current role. How can this information impact the long-term viability of your organization? If you are not working in a health care organization, name three takeaways from this course that you can apply in your current situation.
Consider what changes or considerations could be sustainable and still in place nine months from now. Which changes will still be in place in 18 months? Which will be still in place two years from now?

Must use this resources

McLaughlin,  D. B., & Olson, J. R. (2017). Health  care operations management (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: Health Administration  Press.       

RESEARCH THE AVAILABLE MINISTRY OF HEALTH QUALITY RESOURCES.

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Healthcare Quality Resources in Saudi Arabia 
For this assignment, you will research the available Ministry of Health quality resources.

Review the Ministry of Health (MOH) website and examine the availability of quality resources and policies. Identify the minister in charge and his accountabilities.
Read the following MOH press releases, and provide an assessment of new initiatives:

Al-Falih: Safety Enhancement maintains Patient Safety and Reduce Medical Errors
Al-Rabiah Inaugurates Saudi Center for Patient Safety

Visit the MOH Data Department page and discuss how this information is used to measure quality and shape future practice:
Review the e-Services Complaint Inquiry Service page and evaluate the ability for consumers to address healthcare quality issues:

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation detailing your review and assessment. Your PowerPoint presentation should meet the following requirements:

Four slides, not including your title and reference slides.
Each slide must provide detailed speakers notes, with a minimum of 100 words per slide. Notes must draw from and cite relevant reference materials.
Formatted per APA formatting guidelines.
Utilize headings to organize the content of your work.
Professional design and transitions.

please check the websit indicted above and i attached example for you

DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF UTILIZING PUBLIC POLICY-LEVEL INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS.

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REQUIRED READING RESOURCES:

Required Reading
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Developing process evaluation questions [Evaluation Briefs No. 4]. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/evaluation/pdf/brief4.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Evaluating your strategic plan [Evaluation Briefs No. 5]. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/evaluation/pdf/ertnews_spring09.pdf

Chriqui JF, Schneider L, Chaloupka FJ, Gourdet C, Bruursema A, Ide K & Pugach O. (2010). School District Wellness Policies: Evaluating Progress and Potential for Improving Childrens Health Three Years after the Federal Mandate. Health Policy Center, Institute for Health Research and Policy,

Mokdad, A.H. & Remington, P.L. (2010 July). Measuring health behaviors in populations. Preventing Chronic Disease, 7(4), A75. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/jul/10_0010.htm

Optional Readings
Committee on Health and Behavior: Research, Practice, and Policy, Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health (2001). Organizations, communities, and society: Models and interventions. Health and behavior: The interplay between the biological, behavioral, and societal influences (pp. 241-264). Washington, DC: National Academy Press. Retrieved from http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9838&page=241

Committee on Health and Behavior: Research, Practice, and Policy, Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health (2001). Evaluating and disseminating intervention research. Health and behavior: The interplay between the biological, behavioral, and societal influences (pp. 274-309). Washington, DC: National Academy Press. Retrieved from http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9838&page=274

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:

Your comments will be graded on how well they meet the Discussion Requirements posted under “Before You Begin.”
This module encompasses information on organizational, community, and public policy/society-level interventions. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing public policy-level intervention to promote healthy behaviors.

WHY ARE VACCINATIONS NECESSARY COMPONENTS OF THE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS?

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Mary’s one year old daughter is due to be given the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine during her next visit to the doctor. Mary is upset and concerned because one of her friend’s sons became ill after a similar vaccination. She has also heard rumors that MMR vaccine causes rubella. Mary was also told that her daughter will need to be vaccinated before Mary returns to work. Mary is not alone. Many parents face this issue. Therefore, it is important for Mary and all such parents to make decisions that are best for their children, based on facts and not emotions. Place yourself in the role of a health care worker, submit to the discussion area your plan to validate the importance of vaccination by addressing the following questions:

Why are vaccinations necessary components of the healthcare programs?
Are there reasons for people not being vaccinated despite of such elaborate healthcare programs? Explain.
What are the consequences of people not being vaccinated?
What is the impact of religious, cultural, legal, and ethical issues that parents need to consider before vaccination?
What type of information will help the parents make an informed decision about vaccinating their children?

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Your initial posting should be addressed at 150-300 words. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.

DESCRIBE ANY PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AND EMOTIONAL STATES OF YOUR CLIENT WHICH APPEAR TO IMPACT HER OR HIS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

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Prepare: Ensure you have finished reading Chapters 3 and 4 in your textbook and reviewed any relevant Instructor Guidance prior to completing this discussion.       Reflect: Address the following in your post. Take the role of a professional utilizing applied behavioral science methods to help clients manage pain. Create a fictitious scenario in which a client is referred to you by her or his family physician for an applied psychology treatment to help manage pain. Your client has been taking prescription medications for pain management and desires to reduce the need for the medication.       Write: For your initial post: 

Identify the type of pain your client is experiencing for which applications of applied behavioral science are appropriate (e.g., arthritis, bone or joint pain, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, cancer pain, post-surgery, etc.).
Describe any psychological factors and emotional states of your client which appear to impact her or his mental and physical health (e.g., depression, anxiety, general level of satisfaction with life).
Indicate the client’s locus of control and health motivation. Utilize terminology outlined in your reading.
Identify any additional stressors your client is experiencing that may exacerbate her or his pain experience.
Based on the reading, identify at least one pain management technique you believe would best reduce the pain experience in this situation.
Examine the application of your selected pain management technique in relation to the same situation within a different culture. Explain the role of the perception of pain and the impact of culture on perception of pain, identifying and usage trends of applied behavioral science unique to different groups.

Your initial post must be a minimum of 200 words. You must utilize at least two scholarly sources (e.g., professional web source, peer-reviewed journal articles, recommended video) and include in-text citations and a reference list that are in accordance with

DETERMINE KEY ROLES THAT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAYS IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD.

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Using the course readings, articles, and your personal experiences, address the role of human resource management.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you: Determine key roles that human resource management plays in the healthcare field. Evaluate three to five (3-5) functions of human resource management in terms of their level of support to the healthcare field, and then select which one you believe is the primary function in furthering the healthcare field. Analyze the role of human resource management in an organization’s strategic plan.

Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment.  Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Q2

The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Many of the provisions of the law directly affect health care providers. Review the following topic materials:

Key Features of the Affordable Care Act
Health Care Transformation: the Affordable Care Act and More

What are the most important elements of the Affordable Care Act in relation to community and public health? What is the role of the nurse in implementing this law?

Identify what you believe are the top three challenges in setting up a hospital-based committee from a managerial perspective.

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Select either Option A or Option B to respond to and indicate within your post which option you chose.
 
Option A: Identify what you believe are the top three challenges in setting up a hospital-based committee from a managerial perspective.  In a 250- to 300-word post, discuss your rationale and address the following questions:
 

Why are committees advantageous for health care organizations?
 
What are some of the steps that you as a manager, could take to overcome these challenges?
 
How would you address conflict and/or divisiveness within the committee or team? 

Option B : Committees have been determined as a necessary component to health care organizations.  As a manager, you have been tasked to set up a committee with one of the hospital departments.  In doing so, consider the following questions:  
 

How much influence should the committee have in the overall management structure?
 
How would you maintain authority without adopting an autocratic leadership style?
 
How would you set up an employee team without violating union and labors laws?