HEALTHCARE

discussion board due thursday 200-300 words apa formatthe job that appeal to me is Lead supervisor over registration or doctor’s office….
 
To achieve meaningful and lasting improvement in the quality and safety of health care in any organization, the goals of the institution, individuals who work there, and relevant external entities, must be aligned and in sync. You have seen how many health care professionals can influence quality and safety. In this discussion, you reflect on what you have learned, and your own personal goals, to consider how you might contribute to advancing the cause of quality and safety in your own health care career.
To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the interactive organizational chart and accompanying videos from this course. Also, review the Learning Resources concerned with health care roles. Reflect on knowledge and insights you have gained from previous courses.
Go to one of the job sites listed below, or one of your own choosing. Select a job in a health care institution that appeals to you and is consistent with your career goals.

http://www.careerbuilder.com/
http://www.monster.com/
https://www.healthecareers.com/
Post a brief description of the job you identified, and explain how you might influence quality and safety (directly or indirectly) if you had that job. Then, consider the ethical and social obligations you would have if you served in that capacity. Finally, describe how you (in the position you identified) would interact with one of the individuals depicted in the interactive organizational chart to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and/or additional sources, as appropriate. Your citations must be in APA format. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure your in-text citations and reference list are correct.
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resources
 
Required Readings
Introduction to healthcare quality management
Chapter 11, “Organizing for Quality”
Health system sets “zero errors” as its goal for patient safety, quality. (2010). Healthcare Benchmarks & Quality Improvement, 17(4), 37–41.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Health system sets ‘zero errors’ as its goal for patient safety, quality. Healthcare Benchmarks & Quality Improvement, 17(4) by Healthcare Benchmarks & Quality Improvement (author not cited). Copyright 2010 by the AHC MEDIA LLC. Reprinted by permission of AHC MEDIA LLC via the Copyright Clearance Center.
New health care law may spell opportunity for quality managers. (2010). Healthcare Benchmarks & Quality Improvement, 17(6), 61–63.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
New health care law may spell opportunity for quality managers. Healthcare Benchmarks & Quality Improvement, 17(6) by Healthcare Benchmarks & Quality Improvement (author not cited). Copyright 2010 by the AHC MEDIA LLC. Reprinted by permission of AHC MEDIA LLC via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Mello, M., Studdert, D., Kachalia, A., & Brennan, T. (2006). “Health Courts” and accountability for patient safety. The Milbank Quarterly, 84(3), 459–492. Retrieved from http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/9-11-06%20MILQ%2084.3%20rwjf.pdf
“Health Courts” and Accountability for Patient Safety, by Mello, M. et al., in The Milbank Quarterly, 84(3). Copyright 2006 by Blackwell Publishing. Reprinted by permission of Blackwell Publishing via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Nelson, W., & Gardent, P. (2008). Ethics and quality improvement. Quality care and ethical principles cannot be separated when considering quality improvement activities. Healthcare Executive, 23(4), 40–41.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Nelson, W., Neily, J., Mills, P., & Weeks, W. (2008). Collaboration of ethics and patient safety programs: opportunities to promote quality care. HEC Forum, 20(1), 15–27.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Collaboration of ethics and patient safety programs: opportunities to promote quality care. HEC Forum, 20(1), by Nelson, W., Neily, J., Mills, P., & Weeks, W. Copyright 2008 by the KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS – DORDRECHT. Reprinted by permission of KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS – DORDRECHT via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Click on the following link for the Final Exam Study Guide. You can also find the study guide in the Doc Sharing area.
Final Exam Study Guide (PDF)
Required Media
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Good Samaritan Hospital organizational chart—Week 6: Organizational quality. Baltimore, MD: Author.

In this final week of class, the Good Samaritan Hospital—Interactive Organizational Chart showcases Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development Jennifer Weiss Wilkerson and President Jeff Matton share how their roles directly impact patient quality and safety at Good Samaritan hospital.