Healthcare and Technology Systems in the US Technology advancement has become an essential aspect to every sector, necessitating seamless and speedy management process, enabling various entities to serve larger groups of people all over the world. The healthcare industry is of no exception. The use of information systems has become essentially universal among medical practitioners, health systems, facilities and healthcare providers in the United States. Reliable and sound information is the bedrock of decision making across various health system blocks, it is also crucial for health system policy implementation, health research, health training and education, governance and regulation, human resource development, financing and service delivery (Bower, 2005). Information systems in the healthcare sector necessitate underpinning aspects for decision making; it has the following key functions: generation of data, analysis and synthesis, compilation and communication. The health information systems in the US are distinctly responsible for collecting data from different healthcare sectors as well as other sectors, analyzing and converting the data into information which is crucial in making decisions. Early information systems used in the healthcare sector were designed to…

 my role in accountability and the role of a healthcare worker in tackling the challenges that may arise in the course of administering quality healthcare     Introduction Accountability is the act of being responsible by an individual or organization for their actions concerning a particular task. Responsibility in healthcare is of paramount importance as it entails strict procedures and processes being followed for the betterment of services offered to the patients, and individual employees are held responsible for any action. This improves the level of trust between the doctors and patients, misuse of resources is reduced, helps concerned organizations provide quality care, and breaks the barriers that may arise in the course of administering healthcare (Denis, 2014). This paper will look at my role in accountability and the role of a healthcare worker in tackling the challenges that may arise in the course of administering quality healthcare. My Role in Accountability             The level of accountability in healthcare should be conducted to minimize harm and neglect that may affect the patient. I will make it my duty to ensure that I…

System Theories: An Overview of Various System Theories and Its Application in Healthcare Collaborative Academic Practice, Nursing-New Knowledge and Innovation, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada   Abstract Throughout the course of human evolution, humans have been solving complex problems. In this paper, various system theories such as General Systems Theory, Chaos Theory, Complex-Adaptive Systems, and Integral Theory are described and discussed within the context of the human body. Different systems of varying context, such as: (1) when facilitating sustainable changes in organizations; (2) when promoting the unification of health care teams to enhance patient care; and (3) when explaining treatment principles in oncology, are also described and discussed in this paper, using systems theory as a framework. Systems theory has many applications, not only in leadership and organization, but also in oncology. Leaders need to be systems thinkers in order to facilitate sustainable change in their organizations.   Keywords Systems Theories, Health Care, General Systems Theory, Chaos Theory, Complex-Adaptive Systems, Integral Theory, Oncology         Introduction   Throughout the course of human evolution, humans have been solving…

DR. TOM CHANG MD IN HEALTHCARE ADVANCEMENT WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE As technology advances towards Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, companies around the globe have been able to utilize this opportunity to facilitate the growth of their businesses. This has seen a reduction in operational costs, improved customer experience, growth in revenue, and increased efficiency. Businesses like such as Tom Chang MD’s Acuity Eye Group have employed the use of these technological advancements to provide better services to its customers. For example, the company uses the latest scanning technology to provide its patients with a more efficient and comfortable eye screening. Dr. Tom S. Chang is an ophthalmologist residing in Pasadena, California. He has a medical degree from the University of Toronto and has recently been in practice for over 20 years and is related to various hospitals in Pasadena, including Methodist hospital of southern California and Adventist Health Bakersfield.. Improved healthcare with Artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence will then soon be the source of change in our Healthcare system through enhanced patient care, including data analyzing methods. This creates various options…

internal stakeholders In the healthcare setting Stakeholders are pivotal individuals or groups who play a significant role in a firm’s operation or those individuals who develop an interest in a particular organization. Concerning healthcare, stakeholders also include different corporations and individuals or any other entity that has shown interest. Stakeholders are essential in my project since they contribute towards its success. Internal stakeholders always ensure successful implementation of the project by providing the correct expertise and providing appropriate mentorship in the organization. In the healthcare setting, internal stakeholders usually are inside the setting, and they include various types of employees. Employees include the administrators, healthcare professionals, and other specialists that offer clinical services. External stakeholders include financial organizations, suppliers, government, and various health care insurance agencies. External stakeholders are essential since they aid in the facilitation of resources. For example, financial organizations provide the required capital for particular organizations. The government also provides the healthcare infrastructure necessary for healthcare, and they also provide the materials needed for the construction of health facilities. Patients are the end consumers since they provide…

Introduction to Genetic and Genomic Healthcare Genetic and genomic healthcare have a substantial role in defining health and diseases. Despite the two concept’s differences, their techniques and technologies have resulted in increased health awareness, timely diagnosis and intervention, and early treatments. Whereas genetic and genomic healthcare sound alike and are usually employed interchangeably, vital distinctions make each one of them unique, particularly in regards to health and diseases. Understanding the Difference in Genetic and Genomic Healthcare Genetic and genomic healthcare are distinct health aspects that are often invalidly utilized interchangeably. In their definition, genetic signifies the exploration of heredity while genomic describes the analysis of the genome, the interaction of genes, their roles, and techniques (McCormick & Calzone, 2016). According to the definitions, the primary distinction is that genetic healthcare examines the functioning and configuration of individual genes. In contrast, genomic healthcare focuses on scrutinizing all human genes and their correlation to ascertain their joint effect on the evolution of an organism (WHO, n.d.). Understanding these differences is essential in helping individuals and families to learn about hereditary diseases, screening…

Improving healthcare and reducing costs Increasing health care costs continue to burden most payers in the healthcare system. Most states are struggling to meet the demands of Medicaid and private health costs as well as Medicaid benefits (Collins et al., 2013). As medical expenses continue to grow, healthcare providers should improve the quality of healthcare services as well as reduce the burden of the cost to all payers. This article will discuss how the healthcare system can mitigate costs and simultaneously improve healthcare services. Patient-centered homes serve as a means of improving healthcare and reduce costs to payers. They manage to do so by developing medical homes and enhancing their growth. The adoption of this strategy by various states, including the US, transforms the healthcare system for sustainable corporate success (Collins et al., 2013). In the US, the medical home is an essential way of mitigating medical costs and improving healthcare services across the country. Designing systems to assess and improve healthcare services and reduce costs is the way to go for all healthcare providers. The society is putting more…

Application of Romans 12:2 into HealthCare Introduction According to Romans 12:2, one should not conform to the world’s pattern but work towards shaping a positive way of thinking and engaging in morally fit activities. In connection, Christian health administrators should utilize their thoughts effectively to ensure that the success components get the attention they demand, thereby improving the sustainability of organizational performance. For a healthcare facility to realize consistent improvement, the administrator must embark on formulating a balanced scorecard, which provides a list of success components. In light of the above, this paper seeks to illustrate the integration of Romans 12:2 into balancing mission, finance, quality to attain sustainability of organizational performance. Finance management acts as the lifeblood of a healthcare organization. It is the mandate of the administrator to make cost-effective yet honest financial decisions that will enhance the provision of quality services yet patient-centred, thereby setting a pace to attain the long term long (Miller, 2018). As a result, the organization will be required to make good use of planning and evaluation of long term activities, working capital…

Conflicts Between Healthcare Staff The type of conflict The staff of the Safety and Quality department is experiencing a workplace interpersonal conflict. A workplace interpersonal conflict is an emotional experience where one feels that their needs, values or sense of identity is threatened or undermined by the behavior of someone else. In the case of the safety and quality department, the conflict is due to excessive authority and power of the department manager which creates an uncomfortable working environment for the staff.  The workplace interpersonal conflict has been present for a long time because even before the expansion of the hospital, the old team has worked under the same department manager for nine years in perfect harmony but with conflict occurring amongst them. Conflict resolution approach used by the junior staff Since the senior team has been working under the same conditions, the junior staff have adapted the avoidance strategy as a conflict resolution approach. The avoidance strategy involves ignoring the problem in the hope that the conflict will resolve itself without a confrontation. The junior staff has adopted the…

The Impact of Spirituality on the Provision of Healthcare.           Spirituality has an immense impact on healthcare delivery and consumption of services aimed at improving the well-being of a state’s citizenry. Spirituality is an inextricable part of someone’s life and a crucial factor that allows human-kind to overcome various life challenges. It is the way human beings find comfort, hope, meaning and inner peace in life. Both spirituality and religious beliefs are reckoned to be of benefit to mental and physical health. Mostly, spirituality is cultivated through religion, but some get through it through interaction with nature, music, and arts. In light of this essay, the ways in which spirituality influences the delivery of healthcare to the patient is explored. Spirituality is undoubtedly influencing how healthcare practitioners treat patients.  First, spirituality has been associated with better coping with illness, and life stresses like pain. Spiritual caregivers have a positive outlook on every health concerns and hence tend to “breathe life” into patients through encouragements, and this leads to a better quality of patients’ life (Büssing et al., 2014). Understanding the…