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 the Kubler-Ross model of adjustment to death.

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Course Reflection: Adulthood, Aging, and Adjustment to Death
At the end of life, there are a number of important considerations for both the dying person and his/her family. The person’s wishes for end-of-life care should be considered, for example. It is also important to examine the process of death and dying, as this too, is a developmental stage. To tackle this issue, we will examine the Kubler-Ross model of adjustment to death. You will also have an opportunity to discuss with your fellow students your thoughts about adult development and aging.
Use your module readings and online library resources to research the Kubler-Ross model of adjustment to death.
You need to complete both parts of this assignment.
Part I
Select a person in the news or on the Internet, or a fictional character in a book. For the selected person, use your research on the Kubler-Ross model of adjustment to death to address the following:

  • How did that individual adjust to death? How well did the adjustment fit the Kubler-Ross theory?
  • What changes would you make to the Kubler-Ross theory based on your example?

Part II
Identify one topic from this course that has changed your thinking about adult development and aging. Answer the following:

  • What do you know now that you did not know before?
  • How will you use this knowledge in your future personal or professional life? ( I plan to work in the health care rehabilitation department )

Support your arguments with research, citing sources.
Write your initial response in a total of 200- 400 words . APA standards to citation of sources.

Describe the basic premise of both the community and market-oriented approach to health care.

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DESCRIBE THE BASIC PREMISE OF BOTH THE COMMUNITY AND MARKET-ORIENTED APPROACH TO HEALTH CARE.

DQ #1
Describe the basic premise of both the community and market-oriented approach to health care. To what extent is each multidisciplinary?  How might each approach help and/or hinder health care access for immigrants and refugees?  What are ways in which these approaches can promote a culturally inclusive health care experience for this group?  Include a brief analysis of the role that health delivery models can play alongside these approaches in the provision of culturally competent care.
DQ #2
For this final forum, describe a multidisciplinary approach for a vulnerable population that we have not covered in class.
Imagine you are a policymaker for your city or town. Based on what you know, and what you have learned in this course, what would you modify or improve to make a positive change in the life of a Immigrants and refugees?  Would you consult the vulnerable group when developing programs or policies?  Why or why not?  Which policy would you create to improve health care services accessibility, cost, and quality related to your selected group?

How will you know if you are succeeding and achieving expected outcomes?

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Why are we dwelling on this?  Most of the successful white-collar workers in the past hundred years found reputable companies to work for early in life and then moved up narrow functional hierarchies while learning the art of management. This traditional career path did help people learn, but only in narrow functional spheres of influence. One had to grasp more and more knowledge about accounting or engineering, but little else. Most people believe successful 21st century careers will be more dynamic.  People won’t be moving linearly through hierarchies as frequently and fewer and fewer people will be doing the same job the same way over long periods of time. To put this in practical terms, in 1980, the average individual spent 21 years working for the same company. By the year 2000, that statistic was reduced to a maximum of 7 years in any one company. Thus, we will need to be more flexible, adaptable, and master more volatile career paths to reach success. The lifelong learning plan is a mechanism for you to define your pathway to such success in the 21st century health care industry.
Assignment
Please use the outline below to develop and present your plan.  The limit is seven pages (plus any attachments).
MISSION
Why are you doing this?
Develop a plan and specific steps to execute the plan in order to stay current with
developments and issues in both general management and health care administration.
ENVIRONMENT
The time horizon for this exercise is the next ten years (through 2021).
VISION
What is (or will be) the guiding management book that provides the basis for your understanding/approaches/actions as a manager?
What is (or will be) the guiding health care book that provides the basis for your understanding/approaches/actions in the health care arena?
GOALS:  (Limit to 4-6 major goals)
In terms of your learning over the next 10 years, what specific things do you want to be different in this period that will help you stay current and on top of your field?
STRATEGIES
The specific things you will work on to help you achieve each goal.
TACTICS
The specific steps that you will take to achieve each strategy (relatively short- term actions)
MONITORING
How will you know if you are succeeding and achieving expected outcomes?  How will you spot impending failure or the need to adjust either strategies or tactics?
RISK FACTORS
Identify the general environment (e.g., information technology), professional and personal factors that will help/hinder your success with the plan?

What are at least three of the barriers faced by health care leaders in adopting health information systems

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WHAT ARE AT LEAST THREE OF THE BARRIERS FACED BY HEALTH CARE LEADERS IN ADOPTING HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Many health care leaders struggle with identifying the advantages and/or disadvantages when adopting a new or improving a current health information system. Many organizations are opting out of acquiring a new health information system due to the high monetary cost. Meanwhile, other health care organizations face resistance from employees and other stakeholders over system implementation . Overall, system acquisition is a challenge for most health care leaders.
Review each of the following articles :

  • Managing the data explosion
  • Catholic health partners to acquire Kaiser Permanente Ohio
  • Mergers and acquisitions may be hazardous to health IT

In your discussion post, refer to these articles as you answer the following questions:

    • What are at least three of the barriers faced by health care leaders in adopting health information systems
    • Can these barriers be prevented?  Explain your answer.
    • What options are available for health information system acquisition?
    • What system of checks and balances could be used to eliminate or reduce resistance?
    • How do culture and/or behavioral factors influence acquisition?
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