Exploring the art and science of management in healthcare. 1, Would you agree that the 'art' relies on intuition? 2. And if so, do preconceptions, beliefs, and values (which comprise part of one's ethics) shape the 'art' of managing patients, staff, and self? 3. Can you offer an example?
Please provide examples of fragmentation in health profession.
1. Management experts often say the management process is both an "art" and a "science." Do you agree with this statement? To what degree is healthcare management an art, a science, both or neither? 2. Can you provide an example to illustrate your position -- That healthcare management is an art and a science.
Create a presentation in PowerPoint (using both the slides and instructor's notes sections) in which you address the following questions. You have been asked to prepare a speech to deliver to an industry group about the following topic: (4-5 pages only. APA STYLE FORMAT). 1. The unabated continuation of the proliferation and
Management experts often say the management process is both an "art" and a "science." Do you agree with this statement? To what degree is healthcare management an art, a science, both or neither? Provide an example to illustrate your position in 4-5 paragraphs or more.
1. Why is the measurement of quality important to operations management? Can you provide an example of a quality initiative? 2. Can a health care organization be effective but not efficient? Or vice versa? Explain
I need help with the following related to a hospital, please note references: Supply Chain Assignment a. Identify the existing supply chain management processes within your organization or an organization with which you are familiar. b. Describe the flow of materials to this organization, the organization's function, an
1. Which one of the operational planning steps has the greatest impact on customer service? Why? A. Planning the process: This is often referred to as the "plan to plan". In this phase, organizational leaders decide on the committee structure, methodology, members of the planning team, frequency of the meetings, expect
Which communication dynamics are most critical between the provider and family/aggregate to positively influence healthy behaviors?
1. Why is it essential to have all five P's? Planning - all encompassing, resources required, time-frames, capacity constraints, fiscal constraints, etc., Processes - all encompassing, types of health care provided, delivery of medical supplies throughout health care system, reimbursement systems, patient admissions, hi
Please describe some major differences in health policy between the Military Health System, the Veterans Health Administration, and the private sector. Give an example of how policies in one system might influence policymaking in another system. What are some criteria for answering the question, "is the issue significant enough
Senior executives from a variety of organizations are often called to testify about health policy issues (as you saw in Unit 3's group project about the U.S. congressional hearing). It is in the organization's best interest if these executives are both politically competent and good corporate citizens. 1. In general terms, w
1. How important do you think management's influences are to the information technology use at an organization (healthcare or any other type of organization)? Should they have more or less influence? Why? 2. Who do you think (customers, patients, doctors, stockholders, etc.) benefits most from a technology driven data manag
Details: Discuss the role of information systems in achieving excellence in healthcare service. In doing so, consider the advantages and disadvantages of advanced information systems for the types of healthcare organizations listed below and list two advantages and disadvantages for each of them. Large urban community hospi
Create and define a marketing plan, linking action plans to service delivery and balancing capacity and demand. Create and define a continuous improvement plan that indicates how you will measure outcomes, identify service problems, and eliminate gaps in performance. Identify how your action plans are linked to the organ
Take a position on the following statement: Information systems will fundamentally change the ways in which healthcare organizations are structured.
Create and define a capacity utilization plan, linking action plans to information systems, service delivery, and balancing capacity and demand. In particular, identify the types of information services necessary for excellence in service. Remember that you will also be creating a marketing plan which will likely require informa
1. If the healthcare facility is doing research, what sort of research activities would be good for an institution to take heart to, besides giving out immunizations, and preventative care? 2. That is, what research led up to the immunizations? Would that sort of research be beneficial? That is, from a product point of view?
Create and describe the healthcare organization's service strategy. In particular, link your service strategy to the creation of a healing environment and developing a culture of customer service. Identify how your service strategy is linked to the organizational vision and mission.
How is a job description document derived and how does it impact a healthcare organization?
Healthcare organizations often employ multicorporate structures because of their many financial benefits. Use the Cybrary or other resources to find an example of an HCO that uses a multicorporate structure and explain how it benefits that organization.
What is the role of healthcare marketing in an HCO's strategic planning process? Provide an example. Be sure to identify and discuss basic marketing elements. Be sure to discuss why effective communication is paramount in getting the right message across. Select a heathcare organization you are familiar with and advise th
Our entire class has searched every Web site and we have not found an answer to any of these questions. Could you please assist and guide us to some web sites that may help us? 1. Is there a difference between the governance of for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations? Why or why not? 2. How does the serv
Why are General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and corporate compliance important in the financial management of health care organizations?
This is a 2 part question. Why are General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and corporate compliance important in the financial management of health care organizations?
Please help me locate information and provide ideas/suggestions on the following topic: Compile as much information regarding lead as possible, specifically on the toxicological effects for Canada, or the States. Once all the information is compiled, create a mock policy dealing with lead. 1. Identify industry polic
1. What has been the impact of the tremendous growth in outpatient facilities? 2. Why is the consistency in financial reporting critical to fairness in financial representation? 3. How do fraud and abuse affect the delivery of health care services? 4. How do different departments in a hospital receive financial infor
Using course materials, your text, the Internet, and your Cybrary, address the following questions: 1. What basic service components are necessary in order for a healthcare system to be considered complete? 2. Why are these the necessary components?
What is the role of healthcare marketing in an HCO's strategic planning process? Provide an example. Be sure to identify and discuss basic marketing elements. Be sure to discuss why effective communication is paramount in getting the right message across.
Memo To: Mr. A. Manager From: Ms. B. Ford Date: October 22, 2005 Subject: Disease Prevention Strategies The purpose of this memo is to present ideas from the health care team 3. The research covered several angles to investigate for disease prevention strategies. Most of the te