Ethical principles

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In developing your ideas, use clear examples to illustrate your point. Tie your examples into the point you are making — but avoid giving too many details or getting lost in the personal example. Draw upon examples, and apply ethical principles to practical work settings. [Incorporate code of ethics and standards of practice in your responses]. SELECT 3 (THREE) TOPICS from the following: 1. Dealing with a Value Conflict. Identify one specific value you are likely to push or promote or an area where you expect to struggle because of a value conflict with a given client or a given value system. Or, identify one of your core values and show how this value could either enhance or inhibit the effectiveness of counseling. Demonstrate how you might proceed to lessen the chances that you would impose your values on this client. How might you resolve a value conflict and use a referral as a last option?

Healthcare committee

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You are examining the workings of a University X Healthcare committee that is charged with developing and implementing an action plan designed to reduce the number of falls in the geriatric unit. University X Healthcare System is concerned because it is proud of its mission and reputation for quality care. The organization is committed to providing time and resources to solve this problem. You are looking through the lens of your knowledge of systems theory. The administration has assembled a variety of disciplines (medicine, nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pharmacy). You feel that the organization represented by University X Healthcare System is a complex, adaptive system that lends itself to being examined through systems theory because: O Healthcare systems are traditionally comprised of many stakeholders who compete for limited resources. O Healthcare organizations are typically non-linear, open to the environment, self-organizing, and evolving. Healthcare systems are dependent on a variety of third-party payers with different regulations. None of the answer

 

Rehabilitation clinic

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You have been chosen to be a member of an interdisciplinary team that was formed to address a problem. There has been a decline in the hand rehabilitation clinic at University X Healthcare System. In the past, this clinic had been highly regarded. To add to the dilemma, a competitive institution just announced the opening of a hand rehabilitation clinic. You are familiar and experienced with groups and group processes. At the first meeting, you orient yourself to the other members of the group and begin to get a "feel" for the group process. The group leader pulls you aside and expresses concern that the unconscious aspects of the group are interfering with real work. What is your best response? O You inform the leader that the unconscious aspects of a group are the ways that membership and leadership deal with the anxiety and polarity of being an individual and part of the collective team. Recognizing this natural aspect of group life facilitates constructive action. O You agree that the unconscious aspects of a group are problematic. The leader should actively work to eliminate them. O You agree that the unconscious aspects of a group are problematic. The leader should actively work to eliminate them. You inform the leader that the best way to deal with the unconscious

 

Technically competent

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Review the case below. Using the answer form (located in the homework folder), determine which employee you would delegate to complete the various tasks listed. You must give at least one (1) task to each employee but can assign additional tasks to anyone as you deem appropriate. Be sure to explain why you delegated that task(s) to each particular worker.

 

Case:

You are the administrative director of the oncology (cancer) department of a major hospital in your city. Your department has been awarded a $1 million grant to conduct a study to determine the connection between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer in female patients. There are eight staff members in your department that you can involve in the study. Your task is to select the right person for the right task. 

 

Your staff members are:

 

1) Arthur– who is technically competent when it comes to computers and equipment. He seems to communicate clearly, especially in writing and pays attention to details.

 

2) Carol– who has consistently shown good judgment in matters of finance, particularly in analyzing reports and statements for financial implications.

 

3) Kate– who is a dependable employee. She is young and fairly new to the institution, but she appears ready to handle increased responsibility.

 

4) Harry– by both credentials and experience, Harry is your most technically qualified employee.

 

5) Fred– is low-key, polite, and a diplomatic “people person.” He is clearly your best writer and is good at handling conflicts.

 

6) Millie– is an empathic individual. Both patients and staff are comfortable with her and inclined to speak freely.

 

7) Ed– has displayed both technical and managerial skills. He has successfully run several special projects in the past.

 

8) Elaine– is an organizer. Few details escape her attention.

 

 

The tasks you are going to delegate to your employees are:

 

1. Locate and screen subjects for the study.

2. Manage the study, including responsibility for technical content, subject selection, and logistical arrangements (ex. financial reimbursement to subjects, securing space, scheduling).

3. Schedule and organize periodic project review meetings.

4. Review and approve all correspondence relating to the study.

5. Analyze and approve all expense reports relating to the study.

6. Write monthly status and progress reports for the study.

7. Answer all inquiries concerning study activities from the hospital itself, external medical personnel, and the media.

8. Provide technical support for the study.

9. Requisition standard supplies for the office and assure that the supply room is adequately stocked.

10. Address any ethical concerns about the study.

Postural habits

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David reported in his physiotherapy session today that he feels that he has been experiencing significant hip pain lately. The physiotherapist has asked David to complete a questionnaire on his average postural habits. David Downey’s average postural habits are 7 am Wake-up and transfer from bed to wheelchair. Perform morning routine including dressing, showering eating breakfast 9 am Attend school 3:15 pm Arrive home from school. Transfer to the couch at 6 pm Transfer to a wheelchair for dinner. 7 pm Shower, and dress for bed 9 pm Transfer to bed and use the customized sleep aid 2.2 The Physiotherapist has asked you to refer to David’s 24-hour postural management plan and compare this to his self-reported postural habits. Suggest any adjustments that David can make to his current postural habits to align them with his postural management plan. 2.3 The physiotherapist has decided to test David’s joint range of motion and has asked you to assist. List two types of equipment that may be used during this range of motion assessment. 2.4 Describe below how and when it is appropriate to seek feedback from David on his understanding of the program and how it relates to his goals O his comfort during the session 2.5 How can you encourage David to ask questions about his program that address the following? His progress towards his goals D Activities that are beneficial to his treatment goals Activities that may negatively affect his progress

Healthcare System

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Medical services are a worldwide necessity. Watch the following 9-minute video: How Taiwan Created its Healthcare System – An Explainer – YouTube For your post you have two options: Option #1 – If you experienced medical services outside of the USA, share your experience with your classmates. Include if you thought your care was better, worse, or the same as what you would receive back in the USA. Option #2 – If you have not experienced medical services outside of the USA, what type of information from the video do you think the USA can learn from another country and the reason why. What type of services in the USA do you think is superior to other countries?

Disjointed care

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Part 1: Think about a time when you (or a family member) received disjointed care due to poor interprofessional communication. Briefly describe this scenario.

Part 2: As a result of this disjointed care,  a job posting about what the perfect “care coordinator” would look like. What is your creative solution to increasing interprofessional communication? What will this person’s education be and what type of training will they need? Will they need to be well-versed in billing codes and communicate with insurance companies? Will they need to be able to write prescriptions? Who would be their direct employer? Where would their salary derive from and how would you demonstrate that it is not only improving ‘patient-centered care’ but also is a cost-effective approach? What will be the official job title? What other job duties need to be considered? You may use humor if feel it’s appropriate.

 

Warm-up period

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Sixteen-year-old Ben Mason was warming up for a high school soccer game at the opponent’s home field. The 45-minute bus ride had been hot and long. The wind was blowing and would most likely have an impact on the game. Just as the warm-up period was ending. Ben felt a familiar tightness in his chest. He walked to the sideline, grabbed a drink, and started wheezing. He started rummaging through his gym bag for his (click on word) rescue inhaler B and then started to panic when he couldn’t find it. Breathing was getting harder. No matter how many times his asthma had flared up. he never got used to the feeling of not being able to breathe. He got his mom’s attention in the stands and they drove quickly to the closest emergency room. 1. What is the most frequently used beta-agonist in a rescue inhaler? 2. How does a beta-agonist work: 3. How often can a rescue inhaler be used to relieve asthma symptoms? 4. What is asthma? 5. What are the symptoms of asthma? 6. How many people in the United States are known to have asthma? 7. What factors put individuals at risk to develop asthma? 8. What environmental agents may trigger an asthma attack? 9. How long might asthma attacks last? 10. Who is one of the earliest people to mention asthma?

Cutaneous lesion

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The surgeon indicates that a lesion is an " uncertain neoplasm" prior to receiving the pathology report. How is this coded? A Uncertain nature B. Unspecified neoplasm C In situ D. Benign 8. If the documentation does not make it clear why a cutaneous lesion found to be benign by pathology was excised as a malignant lesion by the surgeon, how should you code the service? A. The service cannot be coded B. 20cox C 114xx D. 116xx 9. Under which circumstances is it appropriate to bill CPT code 97155? A. Only when the BCBA/OHP is directly providing services to client B. Only when the BCBA/OHP is providing direction to the technician while the technician provides services to client C. A and B D. None of the above.

 

Teaching a new behavior

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Ms. Heller introduced multiplying fractions to Eric and Anu. She understood that when teaching a new behavior, she needed to provide a reinforcer every time the behavior was performed correctly. Within nine sessions the students were accurately adding fractions with like denominators. Ms. Lowell then stopped the continuous reinforcement in order to allow internally

reinforcers and self-esteem to take the place of

 

external reinforcer. When she did the next weekly maintenance check, the students were no longer adding accurately.
A. Why is the Teacher’s plan not working? (minimum of 150 words) B. What to do to fix the situation? (minimum of 200 words)