Week 1 Discussion 1 Quality Management. Define and discuss quality management, the evolution of the quality improvement movement, and implications of public health for health care organizations to implement national quality initiatives. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Week 1 discussion 2 Risk Management
Define risk management, the components of a risk management program, and how the risk management process can reduce organizational risk. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a risk manager as well as those of the clinical delivery team, including physicians. Recognize the regulatory requirements and standards associated with federal mandates, including HIPAA, and accreditation. Examine risk management methodologies, strategies, and tools. Recognize the financial and risk correlation for organizational profit and loss. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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Read from the text, Managing Health Organizations for Quality and Performance Chapter 1: Introduction: Managing for Quality and Performance Chapter 2: The Policy Context for Management Chapter 3: Preparing for Emergencies Articlevan der Velden, J. W. & Sirot, E. J. (2007). Effective risk management tools. Drug Information Journal, 41(1), 63-68. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.
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American Society for Healthcare Risk Management ASHRM). (http://www.ashrm.org) Accessibility statement does not exist.
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). (http://www.ahrq.gov) Accessibility Statement
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National Quality Forum (NQF). (http://www.qualityforum.org) Accessibility Statement does not exist.
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). (http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/)
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