Healthcare Executive Summary: Hospice Or Palliative Care ✓ Solved

Healthcare Executive Summary project Topic hospice Or Palliative Ca

Overview of the Organization:

This organization operates 386 hospital beds located in Corpus Christi, TX. Its mission is to improve healthcare and provide quality care in a compassionate, technologically advanced, and efficient environment. The vision is to become a leading healthcare provider regionally and beyond by promoting quality, patient engagement, and timely access. The services provided include cancer care, surgery, women’s health, labor and delivery, dialysis, among others.

Identified Problems:

  • Poor quality care for patients with terminal illnesses.
  • Inadequate patient diagnosis.
  • Inadequate palliative care.

Solutions:

To enhance the quality of care, the organization plans to utilize updated technology and advanced medical systems to provide the best and most accurate care for patients with terminal illnesses. Ensuring patients receive the correct diagnosis will be a priority, along with offering the necessary support to lead a pain-free and quality life during their remaining time.

Measurable Project Goals:

  • Specific: By the end of December 2021, there will be an increase in quality of care and patient satisfaction.
  • Measurable: Conduct regular medical reviews in real time to ensure patients receive appropriate care.
  • Attainable: Ensure all staff comply with objectives aimed at providing quality care, along with equipping the hospital with necessary resources.
  • Timely: Create an environment conducive for staff to deliver their best, thereby improving the organization's reputation.

Obstacles and Opportunities:

The high cost of acquiring better equipment and hiring experienced staff to handle patients with serious illnesses are significant obstacles. Another hurdle is providing overtime to ensure continuous patient care. However, there are opportunities to enhance care quality, increase patient satisfaction, and boost staff numbers to ensure high-quality service.

Strategic (or Action) Plan:

Details should be provided in the appendix.

Conclusion:

Improving the quality of hospice and palliative care is crucial for patient satisfaction and health outcomes. By addressing identified problems through strategic planning and resource allocation, this organization can position itself as a leader in providing compassionate care for terminally ill patients.

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