All content that is retrieved from sources must have a proper
citation and reference listing and students should avoid copying
and pasting, rather putting content in their own words (known as
paraphrasing) and citing the source of the information.
Scenario 1: Your healthcare organization has increased in
diversity over the past 5 years, yet there has been no significant
employee training to adapt to this new situation. Your manager has
asked you to develop a proposal for employee training. Define the
concept of a culturally competent organization. Summarize a
potential training program that addresses the eight guidelines for
cultural competency.
Scenario 2: You realize your father, who is underinsured,
cannot afford the co-payment for his liver transplant. He has asked
your advice on what to do next. Explain the concept of medical
tourism to him and provide statistical information regarding which
countries offer different types of medical services.
Scenario 3: Your hospital has decided to develop a strategic
alliance with a healthcare organization in China and has asked you
to work in China for 12 months during the transition period for the
employees who will be working there. Discuss the differences in
international management that must be addressed.
Scenario 4: As the office manager of a physician practice that
sees primarily Medicare patients, you have been asked by one of the
physicians to research EHRs and e-prescribing. She has heard the
federal government is giving bonuses for technology use. Research
information on the EHR, and provide three advantages and three
disadvantages of using an EHR. Discuss the concept of meaningful
use to your boss.