The 1999 landmark study titled “To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System” highlighted the unacceptably high incidence of U.S. medical errors and put forth recommendations to improve patient safety. Since its publication, the recommendations in “To Err Is Human’ have guided significant changes in nursing practice in the United States.
In this Discussion, you will review these recommendations and consider the role of health information technology in helping address concerns presented in the report.
To prepare:

Review the summary of “To Err Is Human” presented in the Plawecki and Amrhein article found in this week’s Learning Resources.
Consider the following statement:

“The most significant barrier to improving patient safety identified in “To Err Is Human” is a “lack of awareness of the extent to which errors occur daily in all health care settings and organizations (Wakefield, 2008).”

Review “The Quality Chasm Series: Implications for Nursing” focusing on Table 3: “Simple Rules for the 21st Century Health Care System.” Consider your current organization or one with which you are familiar. Reflect on one of the rules where the “current rule” is still in operation in the organization and consider another instance in which the organization has effectively transitioned to the new rule.Post your thoughts on how the development of information technology has helped address the concerns about patient safety raised in the “To Err Is Human” report. Summarize how informatics has assisted in improving health care safety in your organization and areas where growth is still needed.

You are the Chief Operating Officer of a large healthcare system, composed of acute, long term care, and community based organizations in addition to long term care managed care plans. Given your current studies in health policy and management, the Chief Executive Officer of this large healthcare system has requested that you prepare a high-level briefing for the system’s Board of Directors in which you describe: (a) factors that have contributed to dramatic growth in health care spending over the past 50 years; and (b) how health care payment and delivery models are transforming to promote greater accountability for cost and quality in the health care system. Please conclude your memo with your analysis of the most promising approaches for constraining cost growth while maintaining or improving quality, as well as the limitations or open questions that accompany new reimbursement and delivery models that are intended to promote “accountable care.”
The memo must be four pages in length. Please include references to course readings as well as any relevant outside sources that support your analysis. Citations and a references page (not included in page length) are required. **You must use a recognizable memorandum format for this exercise—and it is recommended that subject areas be segmented using sub headers.  Include your institution’s logo on the first page of the memo (fictitious).  Be creative.

Choose two issues or challenges that the leaders of today’s health care organizations face. Select from among the following topics:

Staff Shortage (Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Providers, Ancillary Services)
Reorganization in Response to Merger or Consolidation of Services
Layoffs as a Result of Declining Revenues
Influx of Registry, Part-Time, and Temporary Contract Staff
Poor Performance Outcomes Leading to a Reduction in Medicare Reimbursement Dollars
Poor Job Satisfaction Rates Resulting in Turnover

You are the manager of an ancillary service department at a large, 500+ bed hospital. Develop a proposal (750-1,200 words) that is directed toward your staff, in which you address the following:

Inform the staff of the two issues (from the topics provided) your organization is facing.
Describe the impact of these issues on your department.
Describe how improved communication, collaboration, and teamwork can improve conditions in your department.
Identify at least two examples from the required or recommended readings of techniques found to foster inclusion and improve communication and collaboration.
A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Imagine your learning team is the human resources management team at the Patton-Fuller Community Hospital virtual organization. The new chief executive officer (CEO) of your hospital has asked your team to prepare a presentation about human resources at the hospital. Prepare a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation for the new CEO. Include the following in your presentation: Describe the hospitals’ performance appraisal standards. Provide examples of how standards are used at Patton-Fuller. Identify guidelines for effective performance appraisals. Include possible barriers and their effect on the appraisal process. Describe HRs due diligence of progressive discipline of employees. For each employee listed below, describe the details of the progressive discipline, determine if due diligence is followed and explain why or why not. Bennie Bellamy Alva Branham King Lovell Louise McFate Explore the current and future state of human resources in health care. Answer the following questions: What are some current and future human resources issues in health care? How may effective human resources management deal with these issues? Include how Patton-Fuller’s HR Mission Statement and Goals do or do not meet the changing issues and needs. Include at least 4 references. Formatyour presentation according to APA guidelines.

Health Care Reform Project: Health Care Reform Analysis Paper [Objective(s) 7.1, 7.2, Value: 16 points]

Write a 4- to 6-page paper on why is it important to understand how the U.S. health care system is evolving and how to forecast the short- and long-term effects of such changes.

Your paper should reflect at least 2 issues you believe to be of significance importance to you.
Consider the medical and legal issues that may arise.
Provide an analysis of the pros and cons of the issue that you choose to address.

Cite evidence to support your claims.
Click the Submit Assignment link in the upper right corner to upload your assignment.

Rubric
Health Care Reform Project: Health Care Reform Analysis Paper RubricHealth Care Reform Project: Health Care Reform Analysis Paper RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper analyzes why is it important to understand how the U.S. health care system is evolving and how to forecast the short- and long-term effects of such changes.4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper reflects at least 2 issues the student believes to be of significance importance to him or her.2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper considers the medical and legal issues that may arise.2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper provide an analysis of the pros and cons of the issue that the student chooses to address.2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper cites evidence to support the student’s claims.2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper is 4 to 6 pages, is formatted based on APA guidelines, and includes in-text citations and a reference page.2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper meets basic writing standards including grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and organization.2.0 pts
Total Points: 16.0