NUR 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Health Care, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthetist
22 Oct 2016
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The where factor: healthcare organizations: settings for service. Speciality clinics: oncology, ob/gyn, cardiac rehab, etc. Federal, state, county or local health departments. Procide services to populations with limited access to services. Populaion served tends to have complex medical and social needs. Many privare health care organizations are part of a larger organization (corporation) with a variety of settings for services. How the health care organizations structures itself to accomplish its goals. Facilittaes understading of the chain of command. Vertical: centralized with devision making at the top. How the organization functions, and what is its purpose. Vision: describes the values and future direction. Environment can also give us a glimpse of the organizational culture. Welcoming environment: front desk staff have training in public relations. Aesthetics: gardens, art work, light, views from the window. Easy to navigate- user friendly; signes are posted. Provide direct or indirect care for patients.
