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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:20 Z Did anyone feel the answer to the question on the purpose of a living will is incorrect ? it states the purpose is a) to establish laws that define when life support measures are futile.
I think the correct answer is b) allows persons unable to communicate with caregivers to express their wishes about the extent of treatment they with to have applied...
Healthcare from a Canadian Perspective Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:32:51 Z Hi all,
I posted a note a few weeks back about health care reform in the US and was asked to post about my experiences with the Canadian system. Due to a job change and a large move, I haven't had a chance to follow-up on the request to talk about the Canadian experience yet, and in order to stimulate some discussion, I thought I'd post it as a new thread.
Writing on the Canadia...
Business Strategy-Strategic Planning Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:17:14 Z Which of the following below are not one of Corboy and O'Corribui's "seven deadly sins" of strategy implementation?
A. People are not sure how the strategy is to be implemented;
B. The strategy is lacking in terms of rigor, insight, vision, ambition or practicality?
C. The strategy is communicated on a "need of know" basis th...
Health Care Marketing Plan Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:10:23 Z A well developed marketing plan will include all of the following except:
1. Staffing considerations
2. Competitive analysis
3. quality of care considerations
4. pricing considerations
Answer: 3. Quality of care considerations is not a tool used in the development of marketing plans. However, quality of care is of concern to helathcare administrators.
Resource Consumption Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:54:50 Z Which age group will consume the greatest per capita healthcare resources in the 21st century?
1. 75 years and older
2. 65-74 years
3. 45-65 years
4. 0-1 year
Answer: 1) The fastest growing agegroup that will consume the most healthcare resources are those that are over the age of 75. Source: ACHE Refence Manual for BOG Exam
Medical Homes Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:54:43 Z As resources continue to become more scarce in our industry, I'm wondering whether anyone has developed an effective approach to objectively evaluating program investments across the continuum of care. In my view, we have well established methods for prioritizing opportunities in the hospital arena. However, when we try to compare initiatives across the continuum it becomes more challe...
Stark v. Antikickback Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:20:26 Z What are the two major differences between Antikickback Statute and the Ethics in Patient Referrals Act (a.k.a. "Stark")?
(answer: Stark 1) applies only to physicians and 2) can be per se (no proof of knowingly or willfully comitting is required) while Antikickback can apply to anyone, but proof is needed that the defendent committed this "knowingly and willfully....
Transformational Leadership Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:05:54 Z Managing the Healthcare Organization
Griffith and White (2007) list the following
concepts to transcend a stakeholder agreement into effective action: Service
excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, epidemiologic planning, and
transformational management.
How does a transformational leader affect an organization’s
vision, organizational culture, and emotions/attit...
Healthcare Reform Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:47:51 Z There has been a lot of talk about healthcare reform in the media and thorugh every day conversations. How will healthcare reform affect your hospital or your work environment?
Ethical Conflict Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:56:50 Z What are the recurring ethical issues you and your staff encounter?
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