Explain why Length of Stay (LOS) is tracked, and how it is used by administrators and clinicians.

This assignment supports the following objective:

Calculate and interpret health care statistics.

HC 301 A2.pngLength of stay (LOS) is a data set calculated daily for the facility to understand the capacity and ability to accept new inpatient cases. Depending on their role, healthcare professionals, both clinical and administrative, analyze and make decisions using LOS data.

Document type: Memo, Word document

Audience: Hospital department staff (clinical and administrative)

Objective: Explain why Length of Stay (LOS) is tracked, and how it is used by administrators and clinicians.

 

Assignment Details

Define Length of Stay (LOS) in the context of a hospital inpatient department.

Complete a table by creating dates of admission, dates of discharge, and calculating the LOS:

In a closing paragraph, explain how analysis of LOS data can lead to improving quality of patient care and hospital efficiency.

Local and State Government

This is a Paper Preparation Assignment on Public Policies and examines the processor public policy formation, including internal and external influences that may affect policy outcomes.

The study of urban public policy includes government institutions and the policy-making process, concepts and methods of policy analysis, and decision-making regarding the public at the local state and national levels, specifically as they relate to urban areas—review of healthcare, welfare, social security, education delivery, and other urban policies.

Each of us is affected by public policies in our daily lives. Some public policies are benign, such as where to locate a freeway sound barrier, while others are not, such as building a new toxic waste dump. Affecting public policy begins with the analysis of the issue. Analyzing current public policy is as much an art form as it is a discipline. It requires critical thinking and disciplined thinking.

Topics for the paper will involve using material from the readings to describe certain aspects of the problem/policy. The paper assignment must be written using the American Psychological Association Publication Manual and include find two sources found on internet websites.

United States History SN 1865

After reading the material on how westward expansion affected the Indians (Native Americans), write a two page essay. Critical thought is better than summary, and the use of outside sources is encouraged. The paper should be cited and well written while showing your own critical thought on the material.

At least 3 resources. Size 12 font. Times New Roman / Palatino use 1 inch margins on all sides.

Book: America: Narrative History, Brief V.2

Author : Tindall, George Brown

Edition 9th

Free online

Define and explain the concepts of occupation, health and wellbeing.

Drawing on an occupation in your own life, (occupation carer for my son, who has epilepsy, manage his medication, and take to and from hospital appointments as well make sure he is safe when fitting, by removing any hazards: as well as administer rescue medication when needed.) discuss if, how, and why occupations can impact on health and/or wellbeing. Can be become very stressful at times and tiring which can affect my own mental health such as anxiety.

Health Care Policy

COVID-19 vaccines are currently under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). It is possible that prior to full FDA approval healthcare organizations and non-healthcare organizations will require the vaccine as a condition of employment.

1. Do you think the COVID-19 vaccination should be a condition of employment in non-healthcare organizations or to enroll/attend school? Why or why not?

2. Do you think individuals working in a healthcare setting should be required to have the COVID-19 vaccination even if other sectors of employment do not? Why or why not?

o Attaching vaccine info;

o Personally I received my vaccine because I was required to but not by my own choice;

o I got one of the reactions of the vaccine of uncontrolled A-fib that is spontaneous like many other co-workers that I know but was lucky not to remain in ICU like others for it;

o Because this vaccine is EUA , one does not get support from government for its side effects and many pay out of their own pockets for their side effect issues