Healthcare Organizations
Resources
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Global Health Council. (2008). Understanding health systems. Retrieved from
http://issuu.com/globalhealthcouncil/docs/2008_hs_intervention/1
Synthesis: This article explains the WHO defined 6 components needed to establish, strengthen and sustain a healthcare system.
Rating - 3 Good basic information, but addresses the important worldwide challenges in healthcare.
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IOM (Institute of Medicine). (2007). The Learning Healthcare System: Workshop Summary.
Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
Synthesis: This in depth summary discusses the integration of science, informatics, incentive and culture to create a learning environment that is constantly adapting and adjusting to improve the quality of patient care.
Rating - 4 A great deal of information to read, but a very educational summary.
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IOM (Institute of Medicine). (2011). Patients charting the course: Citizen engagement in the learning
health system: Workshop summary.Washington, DC.The National Academies Press
Synthesis: This in-depth workshop summary describes the methods used to create a learning culture revolving around patient centered care. With several common themes seen in other articles such as culturally tailored interactions, listening to patients without interrupting and providing transparent, trustworthy care.
Rating -4 In-depth with good, detailed information.
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Kirkpatrick, M. (n.d.) People, patient, person, culturally client centered care. [Powerpoint slides].
Retrieved from www.blackboard.ecu.edu
Synthesis: This presentation reinforces the importance of client centered, culturally competent care, also focusing on people, patient centered care.
Rating - 4 Good information with several suggestions for providing CLAS appropriate care.
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Mason, A., & Barton, A. (2013). The emergence of a learning healthcare system. Clinical Nurse
Specialist: The Journal For Advanced Nursing Practice, 27(1), 7-9.
doi:10.1097/NUR.0b013e3182776dcb
Synthesis: A short article describing the use of modern computer based electronic health record technology to capture large amounts of patient data and extrapolate information.
Rating - 3 Short but simple and informative article.
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Shi, L. & Singh, D. (2004). Delivering healthcare in america, a systems approach. Jones & Bartlett
pub.
Synthesis: This article is a single chapter of an entire book dedicated to understanding healthcare in America. Beginning with an in depth background review of the various branches of providers and payers, leading into the obstacles to obtaining healthcare, this article gives the reader a primer in United States healthcare.
Rating - 4 An excellent foundation of US healthcare history.
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Reflection
In order to work in healthcare, you must understand how it works. Providers with limited exposure to other types of patients should review the information on current branches and types of healthcare available, as well as always stay abreast of evolving changes in legislature.
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