Category: Healthcare

Healthcare management is a complicated, complex, and multi-level process based on an open, dynamic system. In other words, it is a science that studies directing, regulation, and control of financial, labor, and material resources of healthcare. Therefore, a peculiarity of this area is a responsibility of decisions on which life and health of people depend,…

Healthcare has experienced exemplary changes in the last few years, and 2020 is no exception. Major programs stemming from the Affordable Care Act and Patient Protection are underway. However, many quality issues are flowing into the healthcare domain, making healthcare quality remain in the spotlight for providers. One of these quality issues in major healthcare…

Accreditation in healthcare is an evaluating process of healthcare organizations that encourages them to stay at the specific level of standards and maintain progress. According to the research by Carrasco-Peralta, Herrera-Usagre, Reyes-Alcazar, and Torres-Olivera (2019), health professionals perceive the accreditation process positively as it furthers the organizational change, improves patient-centered care and safety culture, and…

The mandate of the Joint Commission enhances the level of the healthcare services provided for the public. In particular, the entity ensures that hospitals have a good performance management system. This program assists in improving staff productivity, eliminating workplace challenges and promoting quality service delivery. It also provides an opportunity for a healthcare organization to…

Introduction Racial and ethnic disparities affect the provision of quality healthcare in managing chronic conditions for minorities. With a significant portion of the American population consisting of minority groups, their plight in the matter concerning healthcare is a national issue. These disparities are mainly caused by implicit biases by providers, social stratification, financial burdens, and…

Introduction The compensation structure is a necessary element that deserves exploration in every successful company. There are various other essential factors, yet the overall firm’s success depends directly on employee performance. The wage structure is a strategy that assists with evaluating the amount of financial gain an employee receives, according to their performance. Communicating the…

Table of Contents Introduction Benefits of Shared Decision Making Principles of Shared Decision Making Conclusion References Introduction Shared decision making is an essential component of patient-centered healthcare. It is the process in which patients and health professionals work together to select treatments and healthcare plans and make decisions that balance the risks and expected outcomes…

Table of Contents Emerging Health Care Law and Nursing Practice Quality Measures and Pay for Performance Professional Nursing Leadership and Management Roles Emerging Trends in Nursing Practice References The health care delivery system in the U.S. has undergone significant changes within the past decades to meet the ever-growing demand for medical care. Economic, social, and…

Table of Contents Introduction Comparison of Costs Comparison of Quality Comparison of Access Recommendations for the United States Conclusion References Introduction Every country does its best to provide its citizens with a highly effective healthcare system. This phenomenon is essential because it ensures that the population’s health is at a decent level, leading to a…

The management of a healthcare organization is a constantly evolving concept. For this reason, there is no definitive answer to the question of the best organizational configuration. For instance, the traditional approach to governance with a strict hierarchy would certainly require a simple structure. However, it is mostly viewed as obsolete by now. Thus, given…