Discussion 1
Discussion 1
Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “Doing Discussion Questions Right,” the
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expanded grading rubric for the forum, and any specific instructions for this topic.
Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.
Prepare a Brief: Healthcare Delivery
Identify and describe a healthcare delivery organization or hospital close to you or for which you have a special interest. Review its annual report online and compile a brief that responds to each of the elements listed below:
Name, address, Web address, organization type, and method of care delivery (out-patient, in-patient, etc.)
The organization’s mission statement
Who owns the organization?
What type(s) of facility/organization is it designated (for profit, not for profit, etc.)
How many patients are served monthly? How many beds are staffed vs. licensed for?
What is the maximum patient load/occupancy rate daily?
What are the major departments?
What services does it offer?
Does it offer charity care? If so, what are the standards used to determine who receives care?
Does it receive any local, state, or federal subsidies?
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 300-500 words. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.
Respond to your peers throughout the week. Justify your answers with examples, research, and reasoning. Follow up posts need to be submitted by the end of the week.
Use the following rubric as a guide to complete your discussion responses.
Please use Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta https://www.choa.org
Piedmont Henry Hospital https://www.piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-henry/…
