Instructions: Researching a Healthcare Delivery System
Conduct internet research to explore a local healthcare delivery system. This assignment will help you understand how healthcare organizations operate and manage health information.
Task Overview:
1 Select a Healthcare Delivery SystemUse the internet to research one of the following types of healthcare facilities in your area or another region of interest:
Critical access hospital
Long-term care facility (e.g., independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing complex)
Ambulatory surgery center
Dental clinic
Eye clinic
2 Conduct Online ResearchUsing reliable sources such as the facilitys website, industry reports, or articles, gather the following information:
Facility Type and Services: What type of services does the facility offer?
Patient Population: What kind of patients does the facility serve?
Health Information Management (HIM) Practices: How does the facility manage patient information (e.g., electronic health records, privacy practices)?
Challenges: What are the key challenges the facility faces in delivering patient care and managing health information?
Technology: What systems or technology are used to manage patient records or care?
3 Complete a Site ProfileAfter conducting your research, write a detailed Site Profile that includes:
Name of the Facility
Location
Type of Healthcare Facility
Services Offered
Health Information Management Practices
Key Findings from your research (including challenges and technology used)
4 Be sure to include insights on how the facility operates and manages patient care based on the information available online.
5 SourcesList the sources you used to gather your information, such as websites, articles, or reports.
Submission:
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Healthcare Delivery System Site Profile Report Guidelines
Formatting Requirements:
1 Title Page (5 points)
Title of the Report (e.g., Healthcare Delivery System Site Profile: [Facility Name])
Students Name
Course Title
Instructors Name
Date
2 Introduction (1 paragraph – 10 points):
Briefly introduce the purpose of the report and the healthcare facility you researched.
3 Body of the Report: Organize the body into the following sections (30 points):
Facility Overview (5 points):
Name of the Facility
Location (City, State)
Type of Healthcare Facility (e.g., critical access hospital, dental clinic, etc.)
Services Offered (5 points):
Describe the primary services provided by the facility (e.g., surgeries, long-term care, dental services, eye care).
Patient Population (5 points):
Describe the typical patient demographics (e.g., age, conditions, geographic area).
Health Information Management (HIM) Practices (5 points):
Discuss how the facility manages patient information (e.g., electronic health records, HIPAA compliance, record storage).
Challenges (5 points):
Highlight the key challenges the facility faces in delivering care or managing health information (e.g., staffing, financial constraints, technological limitations).
Technology Used (5 points):
Explain the systems or technologies used to manage patient care and records (e.g., EMR systems, telehealth platforms).
4 Conclusion (1 paragraph – 5 points):
Summarize your key findings and provide any final thoughts on how the facility manages patient care and information.
5 References (5 points):
List all sources (websites, articles, reports) used in your research.
Use APA format for citations. Example:
Author Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of the article. Website Name. URL
APA Formatting Details:
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Spacing: Double-spaced
Margins: 1-inch margins on all sides
Headings: Use bold for section headings (e.g., Facility Overview, Services Offered, etc.)
Length: Aim for 2-3 pages, excluding the title page and referenc.
