A patient safety and satisfaction should be the staff main focus. This leads to the concept of communication, in order to provide these services to patients, open communication is essential. The staff must be able to understand the needs of their patients as well as understanding all of the information that is communicated to them. Making this concept crucial among the staff and management. Because without it to the facility will never be on the same page.
We have to prioritize the treatment for the patient according to his or her condition. When we work under the hospital’s policies and protocols, it helps health care personnel to stay within their professional boundary and prevent from potential risks. During patient care; after we obtain information about critical situations, which we have to respond to it very quickly, and cautiously. Every second is important for the best outcome of the patient during critical situations. Sometimes, it is very difficult to deal with some situations, but we can always get help, support, and guidance from our coworkers and superior health people.
Such perspective demands are necessary for the planning of continuous performance improvement. Implementing and utilizing plans that are put into place will help the organization to achieve the desired result of operating smoothly. The responsibilities that a health care manager faces today can be challenging and overwhelming. With the knowledge that I have received from this course, I want to be able to incorporate all the roles into the tasks that a health care manager faces daily. I wish to also be able
Healthcare providers and the facilities have to be prepared to handle this changes. They have to be prepared to deal with the increasing number of patients seeking medical care. Healthcare facilities have to be prepared to have the most advance medical machines to help the aging population with their medical issues.
It is vital for management to be aware and up to date with relevant legislation and information, as it is a part of their role to guide, support and influence other staff to do well in their own roles. As a member of management your own professional development not only impacts on yourself but also other staff, the Agency and the people who use the service. Staff must also ensure continuous professional development through reading policies and procedures to ensure they are working within the Agency’s set guidelines, attending and participating in team meetings in order for them to have input in to possible changes and discuss with colleagues good and bad working practices to ensure continuity in care. Staff must also be provided with training opportunities to update knowledge and ensure understanding as well as reading materials for informational purposes. In regards to the care industry, improving knowledge and practice ensures a happier, productive and more effective workforce and provides a sense of happiness, comfort, safety and well-being for service users therefore personal development is extremely important.
Enhancing Patient Safety by reducing Medical Errors I chose the topic of “Enhancing patient safety by reducing medical errors” because it is a topic that I am very interested in. No matter what area of nursing I choose to go in, patient safety is always going to be a crucial part of the healthcare system. I know that when I work with the different patients, I am going have to provide a safe quality of care, be aware of the different risk factors that can affect a patient’s safety. I understand it is going to be a challenge to keep patients safe because errors and mistakes happen every day, and they can happen at any time. I feel like my job as a nurse would be to make sure that no errors occur, and that the patient is safe at all times.
Strategic planning: a challenge in healthcare administration Mary Luz Ramirez Strategic planning: a challenge in healthcare administration Strategic planning is the design, development and implementation of operational plans by the organizations, with the intention of achieving objectives and goals. These plans can be short, medium or long term. (Team FME., 2013). According to Buchbinder, & Shanks, (2012):” strategic planning is the process of identifying a desired future state for an organization and a means to achieve it”. Before implementing a strategic planning program is necessary that all the organization’s members will be involved in it to have the desire to fulfill the goals to be achieved.
With this knowledge I plan to work toward a more cost effective and delivery system with healthcare provided to the patient population. In building a stronger healthcare system it will not only be profitable, but will also provide better care to all the patient population. As a registered nurse (RN), I have learned that I need to stay flexible and be able to adjust and adapt to the constant change that comes along in my profession. Also as an RN, I look at the healthcare profession as a revolving door, which constantly spins out new concepts, methods, and approaches. I think this will help prepare me for a management position in my field because it is imperative for a manager in this profession to have the ability to adapt, adjust and welcome new ideas and concepts directed to him or her.
One of the human skills that a good Administrative Medical Assistant needs to have is people skills. Working as an Administrative Medical Assistant, you have to know what you are doing when you are doing your job and you need to be able to communicate with the patients and your coworkers without getting angry when a situation arises. People skills are very important and need to be strong and on point because you are dealing with people on a daily basis. Being able to communicate with patients can make their visit easier and can help you accomplish more in the time during their appointment. Knowing how to communicate is important because there will be times that you have to deal with situations like when a patient calls or comes in to the office and they are upset and taking their anger out on you.
There are three reasons proper chart documentations are important: to avoid lawsuits, keep accurate medical information for patient, and to maintain proper communication from one professional to another. Avoiding Malpractice Suits People sue for a lot of reasons today, and one of them just happens to be improper charting that causes errors. Attorneys on the plaintiff side gather every chart and record that was made during the time in question. The proper chart documentation can either be the nail in the coffin for a case, or the factor that decides wrong doing and monetary compensation. It is imperative that documentation is done thoroughly and properly every time data is recorded.