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...Nursing process Hospital Corporation of America
Introduction
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) is not only one of the country’s largest hospital companies, but it also happens to be one of the most notable healthcare services providers in the country. At present, HCA manages more than 170 healthcare facilities offering a wide range of services across the nation. This for-profit organization is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It is important to note that to remain relevant in the increasingly dynamic healthcare industry, organizations such as HCA ought to have the relevant strategies in place to address the various needs of citizens going forward. This text assesses the readiness of HCA to address the healthcare needs of citizens in the next decade. The paper also compares HCA to Singapore Airlines in an attempt to evaluate its readiness to tackle inherent marketplace challenges.
Discussion
HCA operates outpatient healthcare facilities, psychiatric hospitals, acute care hospitals, and general……
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… in the course of their work today. Such a step should be taken conscious of the need to involve all stakeholders in the process. When there are sounds and systematic process for deciding, it can be an accepted tool to help healthcare executives deal with ethically confusing situations (Yip, Han &Sng, 2016).
Problems of …
Making decisions based on ethical considerations can be learned. Such learning can be drawn from the understanding of the principles of ethics, the process of making decisions, the nursing code, and ethical theories. Therefore, all nurses would gain from in-depth knowledge of ethical principles and the process of making decisions. This would boost their skills in deciding. Availing avenues for discussion of ethical dilemmas and making decisions could help mitigate … could assume leadership in creating awareness on ethical matters. There is a need for all nurses across the plane to frequently review their……
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… Health Information Systems
Although the merger of two comparably sized companies competing in the same industry is a relatively commonplace business strategy, the process is fraught with obstacles and challenges and a significant percentage of merged entities fail outright because of these problems (Murphy, 2019). These types … affect patient care and documentation and an explanation concerning how using a system to access information will affect the quality and delivery of nursing care and patient outcomes are followed by a discuss about how a system will benefit the merged organization. Finally, a description of four … Summary of advantages and disadvantages of a system.
A health information system is defined by Abouzhar (2009) as an "integrated effort to collect, process, report and use health information and knowledge to influence policy-making, program action and research" (p. 578). Although health information systems may differ significantly … are frequently developed (Creswell &……
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… on the idea that people should be self-reliant first of all if they have any inclination to help themselves or to help others (nursing Theories, 2012). Orem believed that modern society tended to make people dependent upon others to take care of them. This dependency led to … recognize what one’s condition is and what one’s goals are. One needs to know where one wishes to get. To aid in that process, it is necessary to increase one’s health literacy. This action plan thus begins and ends with education. Education is the foundation stone for ……
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… be resolved, and concentrates on what works as against what doesn't.
The relationship between strengths-focused care and resilience theory within the context of nursing literature has been expounded upon further by Gottlieb (2014, p. 26), whose work describes a comprehensive strengths-based nursing care approach. In simple terms, strengths-based nursing care offers an alternate model to the initial deficiencies- based one whilst collaborating with patients. It concentrates on a broad understanding of deficiencies. … care offers an alternate model to the initial deficiencies- based one whilst collaborating with patients. It concentrates on a broad understanding of deficiencies. nursing personnel who apply this model attempt at identifying patients and their family members' skills, capabilities, and competences. Through identification and mobilization of patient/family … model attempt at identifying patients and their family members' skills, capabilities, and competences. Through identification and mobilization of patient/family resources, capabilities, and fortes, nursing staff are able to……
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This is part 3 of the quality and sustainability paper. Part 1 outlined the descriptive method of assessing quality and safety measures in nursing science. It was concluded that administrative data could be used to determine the effectiveness of quality or safety program since safety is the … that administrative data could be used to determine the effectiveness of quality or safety program since safety is the most fundamental aspect of nursing science (Twigg, Pugh, Gelder, & Myers, 2016). In part 2, analysis and application of safety programs were explored and Kenneth E. Waldenberg Health … that will support the implementation of a quality and safety program will be discussed.
Change Theory
Healthcare facilitates are required to implement new process or technologies that improve patient safety and quality of care (Hughes, 2007). There exists a formula through which quality and safety programs such ……
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… employee engagement, discuss how different perspectives and agendas impact the change, and explain how change can best be managed.
Change Management is a process that proceeds in steps, which generally consist of preparation, management, and reinforcement (NHS, 2011). The first of these steps—preparation—requires that the change manager … depends upon involving stakeholders and obtaining their input and feedback on various proposals and change ideas. The more involved stakeholders are in the process of change, from the beginning, the more likely they are to embrace the change during the implementation stage.
The management stage, which is … adhere to the Kotter 8 Step Model of Change management. This allows for the integration of employees’ opinions and thoughts throughout the change process from beginning to end. The more that management allows workers to invest in the process, the more willing employees are to take ownership of the change process and embrace……
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… has been considered one of the key elements impacting innovation. This approach to leadership arguably contributes significantly to the development of an environment, process, and structure for organizational innovation. The aim of this study was: studying the effect TL has on two innovation facets: process and product innovation. The article banked on explanatory and quantitative analysis using SEM (structural equations modeling) with AMOS 20 for researching the link … TL’s significance when it comes to improving innovation within the banking sector. Its main implication is: customized consideration forms the greatest predictor of process and product innovation; the next greatest would be an idealized influence and inspirational motivation.
Meanwhile, intellectual stimulation doesn’t significantly impact the process and product innovation. Study findings indicate how the TL approach gives rise to improved results for banks by mobilizing its staff members to … innovation. Study findings indicate how the TL approach gives rise……
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· Nutrition
In Australia, neglect warrants protection by the state (CFCA, 2016). Such cases present challenges to child-protection officials. They are difficult to process through court, especially when the impact is low but frequent. It is a different situation when it is of high impact and not … cases where the unborn are likely to be at risk of neglect and abuse
· Continue with healthcare provision as the cases are process
· Report to community services and the children's court where there are requests for health services
· Respond to calls from the police ……
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… Lee County’s Screening Center for Mental Health Crisis and is located inside Main St Hospital, and patients from all over the county are process through the Emergency Room. At Legacy, patients will be screened using the Columbia Assessment to see whether they are currently suicidal, homicidal or … gap in mental health services for the community. Clients are brought to the hospital via the police, ambulance, referred from the school district, nursing homes or come as walk-ins. The ER becomes a revolving door and clients are treated for chief complaints and not for the underlining ……
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