Health care organizations are continuously immersed in change from the emergence of new policies to promote quality care and improve patient safety to keeping pace with the rapid growth in knowledge and best practices. Establishing a solid framework for planning and implementing change is a wise move as it provides a foundation for the extensive coordination that will be needed to successfully facilitate the change.For this Assignment you propose a change at the department or unit level and develop a plan for guiding the change effort.To prepare:To complete:Write a 3- to 5-page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following:Reminder:The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page introduction summary and references. .

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250 words with referencesRespond to the following four discussion questions based on the Case Example on pages 124-125 in Essentials of Management and Leadership in Public Health:4. Finally what would be an effective communication plan at this point to address the discontent among theemployees?

We come in contact with toxic substances every day. After reviewing the material in this unit share with the class what you think are the two or three potentially most toxic substances that can enter our everyday lives.Do you think that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and/or businesses are doing enough to limit these potential exposures? Why or why not?Please understand that Fluoride and Formaldehyde cannot be used as examples here. That is due to the vast amount of bad talking-head science that exists around these materials. If you chose to write on these two materials you must include a full APA reference for a peer reviewed journal article to support your argument.No word minumum but must answer the entire question

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Discussion 921st Century Health Policy and Assessing Quality in Health Care, Please respond to the following:Prioritize the main steps that the U.S. needs to take in order to develop a prudent health policy plan for the growing number of underprivileged citizens, given the growing diverse demographics in the U.S. Interpret the primary manner in which accrediting entities or payors such as Medicare / Medicaid address and / or mandate health care quality.Examine the significant changes to health care policies that have affected the overall quality of health care since the end of the 20th Century compared to the present day. Support your response with specific examples of your identified changes.Outline a health care plan which you believe would improve the quality of care in your community. Provide at least two (2) examples that illustrate the benefits of your proposed plan.

HSA Discussion Growth of Hospitals and Health Care Systems with Benefits of Long-Term Care Facilities Please respond to the following:Analyze the transition of medical training, early hospitals, and medical advancements up to the present time. Justify the need for doctors with advanced medical training in the health care industry. Explore the key concepts framing training, regulations, licensing, and provision of a range of services in todays health system.Predict the type of long-term care needed as the 21st Century America advances in age. Defend or critique the type of care patients obtain in private nursing homes as compared to public institutions or in-home care. Provide a rationale for your response.Compare the primary ways that patients are able to access health care in the U.S. Examine the identified services in the context of their emerging use and availability.

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HSA AssignmentFunding the Rising Cost of U.S. Health CareIn light of the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) and the myriad of citizens using the new health care insurance system, you, as a health care administrator for a hospital, are responsible for reporting to the hospitals CEO regarding the new plans cost to the hospital and the issues with patients who can afford regular health care coverage.Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:Give your opinion of the rising cost of health cares overall impact on the U.S. economy. Justify your response.Compare and contrast at least two (2) areas of the economy that the new health care act impacts. Explain your rationale.Debate the main pros and cons of using private insurance versus using the new affordable health insurance system.Analyze the cost associated with implementing ACA and its impact on access to health care access for different demographic groups. Provide a rationale for your response.Use at least four (4) recent (i.e., last five [5] years), quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

HSA 500Demographic Distribution, Mortality Trends, and Access to Health Care Services.Analyze the growing consumer demographics in a diverse U.S. society in terms of consumer satisfaction with health care services, and provide a rationale for the use of present health services in todays diverse demographical social framework. (This is an interesting topic and I look forward to the discussion. The United States is a diverse country and one size does not fit all. For example, in Florida the demographics are older folks, whereas Alaska, the demographics are diverse and very rural).Analyze the demands and growing trends in new diseases (e.g., heart disease and cancer) affecting the present U.S. population. Summarize the impact of these demands on available health services. (There are too many examples to list for this discussion. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. The one demand on health care that is in the media is Ebola and the respiratory virus that has killed several children. There is also the swine flu, sexually transmitted disease, chronic disease).Analyze the mortality trends in the U.S. and compare the demographic distribution associated with these trends. Evaluate the importance of societys role in promoting a healthy lifestyle, as well as adopting lifestyle choices.(This will be an interesting discussion. For example, in the 1950s before the polio vaccine was discovered, most children either died or had a physical impediment. I look forward to the discussion.)

Select and describe at a high-level two different healthcare organizations. They may be competitors, providers in different countries, providers of different types of services, or hypothetical providers.Describe the different organizational theories used by these organizations.Explain the similarities and differences between the two organizations in the following areas:Use of teamsDealing with conflictCommitment to diversityQuality managementHuman resources recruitmentTraining and developmentLeadership techniques used by senior executivesChange planning, development, and implementationRisk management and ethical issuesAnalyze the factors that have shaped the organizations in terms of policy, funding, and regulation.Clarify the differences between organizational theory, organizational development, and human resources management in healthcare.Describe the differences in management of core functions (i.e., operations, financial, marketing, and human resources).Analyze the ways in which each organization overcomes barriers to the change.Analyze the common characteristics of successful teams and potential barriers.Determine the areas where both organizations could make improvements to optimize their performance.Write a 1012-page report in Word format and utilize 68 scholarly resources in your research. Your paper should be written in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.