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Evaluate public health policies and practices as they relate to legal and ethical implications for individuals and populations. Analyze health needs, disparities, and healthcare delivery systems within the context of cultural, social, legal, political, and economic forces. Examine the structure of the U.S. legal system and government as it relates to ethics, law, and core principles of public health. Assess current legal and ethical principles and the application of such principles in healthcare practice. Analyze ethical and legal dilemmas that healthcare workers may encounter in the medical field. Examine legal requirements for managing patient information, health information documentation, the release of information, and electronic health records.

You have recently been promoted to Health Services Manager at Three Mountains Regional Hospital, a small hospital located in a mid-size city in the Midwest. Three Mountains is a general medical and surgical facility with 400 beds. Last year there were approximately 62,000 emergency visits and 15,000 admissions. More than 6,000 outpatient and 10,000 inpatient surgeries were performed.

You have been asked by the CEO to create an intake packet for new patients that will help establish patient trust. Once you’ve created this packet, the CEO wants you to send an email to all hospital employees letting them know about the intake packet. You will also create a PowerPoint reviewing intake packet details for the hospital to post on its website to inform patients.

This is a great opportunity to tie everything together that you have learned! Let’s break this up into 3 parts. Deep breath - it’s easier than it seems!

Part 1: Intake Packet

Create a New Patient Letter in a business letter format. Explain the importance of ethics, why each part of the packet is included, how the packet is to be used, include a HIPAA/Confidentiality statement and a Privacy Pledge, and add a line at the bottom of the form for the patient to sign acknowledging receipt. Additionally, prepare a reference list in APA format on a separate page.

Part 2: PowerPoint

Develop a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation that explains the various elements of the new patient intake packet. Use the notes section below each slide to expand on the key points. Ensure the presentation informs patients and hospital staff effectively.

Part 3: Email

Write a professional email in a Word document format that will be sent to all hospital employees, informing them about the new intake packet. The email should use proper formatting and clear language to ensure all staff understand the importance and purpose of the packet.

Paper For Above instruction

Be sure to craft a comprehensive, professional, and ethically grounded set of documents that promote patient trust, uphold legal and ethical standards, and efficiently communicate the purpose and content of the new patient intake process to both staff and patients. The overall approach should reflect a strong understanding of healthcare ethics, legal considerations in health information management, and effective communication strategies tailored to a healthcare setting.

References

  • Gostin, L. O. (2019). Public health law: Power, duty, restraint (3rd ed.). University of California Press.
  • HHS.gov. (2022). Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html
  • Levit, L. A., Balogh, E., Nass, S. J., & Ganz, P. A. (2013). Delivering high-quality cancer care: Charting a new course. National Academies Press.
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  • Rosenbaum, S., & Light, K. (2018). The U.S. legal system in healthcare: An overview. Journal of Healthcare Law & Policy, 21(2), 45-60.
  • US Department of Health and Human Services. (2020). Ethical principles in public health. https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-healthcare-system/ethics/index.html
  • Thompson, C. (2017). Managing electronic health records: A legal perspective. Journal of Medical Systems, 41(1), 11.
  • World Health Organization. (2021). Ethical considerations in public health. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240030707
  • Yeo, M., & Lee, S. (2016). Disparities in healthcare access: legal and social implications. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 5(6), 347-353.
  • Zafar, S. Y., & Naik, H. (2020). Ethical dilemmas and legal issues in health information management. Perspectives in Health Information Management, 17(Winter), 1b.

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