Hca 545 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HCA 545 Module 1 Discussion Question 2 The text discusses the characteristics of complex adaptive systems and managing those systems. How do such systems differ from traditional management systems? How are they the same?

HCA 545 Module 4 Discussion Question 2 (Graded – 27 Pages) Of the two approaches on managing unproductive employees -- the closed impersonal method and the modern persuasion method -- which is more effective and why? Explain your reasoning.

HCA 545 Module 8 Discussion Question 1 (Graded – 30 Pages) Do you think that a person who needs medical care would consider the religious type of hospital before being admitted and why? Does the way in which a healthcare facility addresses religion affect the outcomes of patient care?

HCA 545 Module 7 Discussion Question 1 (Graded – 22 Pages) What are the four cultural structures in healthcare organizations? How does each impact organizational behavior? How do they apply to your organization? How effectively does your organization address cultural styles and differences?

HCA 545 Module 3 Discussion Question 2 (Graded – 27 Pages) Refer to "Impact of Small Nuclear Weapons on Washington, DC: Outcomes and Emergency Response Recommendation" in your assigned readings. Choose three issues that are considered critical according to the report and analyze how your community measures up, especially in the realm of health care response preparedness.

HCA 545 Module 3 Discussion Question 1 (Graded – 25 Pages) Refer to "Terrorism Preparedness" in your assigned readings. According to the article, identify what local, county and state assets you feel need to be in place as an answer to counterterrorism preparedness and why.

HCA 545 Module 7 Discussion Question 2 (Graded – 28 Pages) Your text states that "Laissez-faire leadership is non-leadership when the leader is perceived as being indifferent to follower actions and organizational outcomes" (page 340). Do you agree with this statement? In what situations might this actually be an effective style of leadership? When might this be an ineffective style of leadership?

HCA 545 Module 5 Discussion Question 1 (Graded – 30 Pages) Consider the neighborhood/community that your health care organization (HCO) serves. What are examples of disparities in health care delivery that exist? What processes/policies does your HCO have in place to address these disparities? Where these processes/policies implemented by the HCO's own initiative or some sort of government mandate? How effective have they been?

HCA 545 Module 5 Discussion Question 2 (Graded – 27 Pages) Subject of training or education in health care usually centers on training employees. However, more attention is being paid to education that addresses the health care organization's community -- that is, the people it serves. What education outreach programs does your organization have in place? What are the delivery methods and where are they focused? Have they been effective and what more can and should be done?

HCA 545 Module 6 Discussion Question 2 (Graded – 25 Pages) A major concern of health care organizations, as with most organizations, is the issue of safety for employees, patients, vendors, visitors, etc. What are some of the procedures that your organization has in place to address the situation? Is enough being done or are there issues that you feel need to be addressed but are not? What can you do about it?