Health insurance companies providing payment for medical services Health insurance companies provide the majority of the payment for medical services that clinics and physicians deliver. After the care has been delivered, the medical record is reviewed for completeness, codes are applied, and the billing office submits the claim to the insurance company or other third-party […]

Comparison between experiential family therapy to narrative family therapy Although experiential therapy and narrative therapy are both used in family therapy, these therapeutic approaches have many differences in theory and application. As you assess families and develop treatment plans, you must consider these differences and their potential impact on clients. For this Assignment, you compare

The benefits of effective interdisciplinary collaboration Explain the concept of true collaboration and teamwork in healthcare and describe the benefits of effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Then, describe the characteristics required for effective collaboration, describe barriers to collaboration, and offer evidence-based strategies to overcome those barriers. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in

The development of an organization’s philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and rules. An organization will never be greater than the vision that guides it. —Bessie L. Marquis and Carol J. Huston, Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application Mission and vision statements articulate an organization’s core purpose and future aims. Well-crafted statements can

The health-illness continuum Research the human experience across the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000 word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following: Examine the health-illness continuum and

The Parse’s theory of Human Becoming The hospice nurse sat with Ann’s husband, Ben. Ann was resting quietly as the increased dosage of IV pain medication gradually reached its therapeutic level. Ben turned his head and slowly turned, looking out the room’s only window. As he glanced up, a small flicker of light caught his

The principles of care for clients with oncological disorders. Scenario Anna is a 45-year-old female that presented to her physician’s office for her annual check-up. Anna has a history of diabetes, obesity, and noncompliance with diet and medications to control her diabetes. She is a diesel mechanic, a single mother of three teenagers, and smokes

Organization stewards of healthcare Interview a fellow peer in your class who works in a different health discipline than you. Begin your interview with the following questions: (My partner works in a homecare setting) What is your role as a healthcare team member? How do you define professionalism and how does professional responsibility influence your work?

The circulatory and respiratory systems This week we will continue our discussion of the circulatory and respiratory systems. You will have another case study to discuss in a two-page paper based on the below-listed case scenario. Case Scenario: 11-year-old boy complains of wheezing and difficulty “getting enough air.” Notices it more when he is playing

Implementation of staffing ratios, use of unlicensed assistant personnel, and employer reductions of education benefits Competing needs arise within any organization as employees seek to meet their targets and leaders seek to meet company goals. As a leader, successful management of these goals requires establishing priorities and allocating resources accordingly. Within a healthcare setting, the