Topic 1 Discussion Question 1
Briefly describe how the risk management program at the organization where you work (or at that of a typical health care organization) addresses social media and patient information privacy. Provide three examples of risk management steps your health care organization (or another health care organization) could take to further protect patient information. Support your analysis with a minimum of one peer-reviewed reference.
Topic 1 Discussion Question 2
Explain the..
Topic 2 Discussion Question 1
With the growing importance of increasing wage rates for employees, many health care organizations are implementing technology such as self-help kiosks to reduce staffing. Describe both an advantage and a disadvantage to this practice and discuss how patients may perceive reductions in dedicated staffing.
Topic 2 Discussion Question 2
Research the role of an administrator versus that of a non-management staff member in dealing with a workers' compensation incident..
Topic 3 Discussion Question 1
The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) was implemented to allow patients to state “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNS), or to assign a surrogate decision maker in the event the individual is unable to make the decision. What relationship does an ethics committee have in enforcing the advance directives of the patients in their care? Support your analysis with one peer-reviewed article.
Topic 3 Discussion Question 2
The Center for Medicine and Medicaid Services (CMS) publ..
Topic 4 Discussion Question 1
Describe one of the safety committees your organization uses and how it reduces risk within your organization. Who are the general members of the group, how often do they meet, and is there a regulatory requirement that they report or publish notes? Is this a good use of the staff's time or would another method that still addresses the safety goal of this group be more efficient?
Topic 4 Discussion Question 2
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA..