Category: Healthcare

Healthcare organizations accredited by the Joint Commission are required to conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) in response to any sentinel event, such as the one described in the scenario attached below. Once the cause is identified and a plan of action established, it is useful to conduct a failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) […]

The Business Side of Health Care infographic was created to show individuals how different entities contribute to the health care industry. For a long time, most people assumed you were talking about doctors and nurses, i.e., the clinical aspect of health care, when discussing health care. As you complete this course and many others in […]

Case Study 2: Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing an estimated 438,000 deaths—or about 1 out of every 5 smokers—each year (Woloshin, Schwartz, & Welch, 2008). Mr. Amos is 57 years old and has been smoking for the past 30 years of his life. A recent doctor’s […]

Collaboration leverages the collective knowledge of a health care team. Peer evaluation and support, provided in the spirit of continuous improvement and organizational success, result in higher quality deliverables than generally possible by the efforts of an individual. Describe the process you plan to use to conduct research, identify findings, and develop the Comprehensive Project […]