Based on your review of the data, you have identified 3 key areas of concern that you would like to address as part of the quality improvement initiative. If not addressed, these areas of concern may affect the organizations accreditation and/or profitability:
- Patients are having to wait for extended periods of time in the emergency room (ER).
- AKT is not implementing effective capacity management strategies for the resources that are currently available.
- There are a high number of readmissions due to patients being discharged too early.
You decide to work with staff and management to develop and implement new policies that are grounded in evidence-based practice (EBP). To communicate the new policies with the staff, you will write a 2-page memo addressing the areas of concern and the new EBP policies that now be in place. In the memo, address the following:
- Discuss the 3 areas of concern and how these can affect accreditation and/or financial status of the organization.
- What is evidence-based practice?
- How can evidence-based practice approaches be used to improve health care outcomes?
- A set of new policies and procedures that includes 2-3 strategies based on EBP approaches for each area of concern that will be effective immediately
- The memo should cite specific examples from the research reviewed regarding EBP approaches to resolving the issues.
hese areas of concern may affect the organizations accreditation and/or profitability: Patients are having to wait for extended periods of time in the emergency room (ER). AKT is not implementing effective capacity management strategies for the resources that are currently available. There are a high number of readmissions due to patients being discharged too early.
Introduction
As a healthcare delivery organization, your ability to deliver services is dependent on the model you choose. There are several different models for healthcare delivery, which include volume-based, patient-centered and population-based models. In this article, we will discuss these models in detail to help you understand how they compare and contrast each other. We will also explain what challenges an organization faces when selecting the most appropriate model for their setting.
Describe the different types of healthcare delivery models available.
Healthcare delivery models are the way that healthcare services are provided, and they can be broken down into four common models:
HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations)
Managed care plans
Health systems
Consumer-based health plans
Compare and contrast the various forms of healthcare delivery.
The three most common types of healthcare delivery models are:
Fee-for-service
Managed care
Capitated (also known as capitation)
Examine the various challenges in selecting the most appropriate model for a given organization.
Costs
Patient satisfaction
Quality of care
Patient demographics (age, gender, race/ethnicity) 5. Organizational culture 6 Geographic location
Identify the fundamental elements that must be considered when changing an organization’s delivery model.
A clear vision. The first step when changing an organization’s delivery model is to create a clear vision for the future. This can be done through strategic planning, business analysis and management consulting services.
A clear mission: What do we want to achieve? What are our goals? How will we measure our success? These questions should be answered so that all stakeholders know what kind of outcomes they are expecting from their new offerings or change in strategy (e-healthcare).
A clear strategy: Which customers do we want as part of our target audience; how do we plan on reaching them; how long will it take us before those customers become satisfied customers who return again and again for more services from us at cost effective rates because they trust us enough not just now but also later down the road once word gets out around town about what good quality service looks like here at AKT Healthcare Solutions LLC which means less overhead costs overall since there won’t need as many employees working there anymore during peak times so everyone gets paid well while still being able enjoy some flexibility too!
Formulate an action plan for improving healthcare delivery by redesigning processes and procedures.
In order to improve healthcare delivery, you must start by developing a clear process for managing and improving the process. The first step is to develop a plan that will help you monitor your progress. This plan should include metrics such as:
Number of patients waiting in the ER
Time spent on blood draws and lab tests (this includes both test results, turnaround time for labs)
Efficiencies gained through use of technology (e.g., electronic health records)
There are several different models for healthcare delivery.
The different models are:
Fee for service (FPS) – In this model, the doctor or hospital bills a fee to the patient.
Capitation – In this model, the insurance company pays a certain amount of money per person based on their health needs and medical history. This can be done through groups or individuals who want to be covered by an insurance plan but do not have any other coverage options available to them because they are self-employed or unemployed.
Managed care – This is when doctors and hospitals work together with health plans in order for patients’ needs to be met better than if they were treated individually without coordination from others involved like nurses or technicians who help keep track of how much time has passed since treatment started (called “vital signs”). The goal here is not necessarily making profits off patients but rather trying not only prevent costly mistakes but also ensure that everyone receives quality care within reasonable limits.”
Conclusion
Healthcare delivery has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last two decades. Developing an effective strategy for change is crucial, as it will affect your organization’s capacity to meet both patient needs and financial commitments.