HCS/451 Health Care Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis
This paper will propose how TriCity Medical Center will monitor performance, achieve regulatory and accreditation compliance, and improve overall organizational performance. It will describe ways TCMC will communicate with leadership to ensure alignment of organizational goals and gain buy-in from staff to achieve compliance with the standards and requirements issued by regulatory and accreditation bodies. Also it will determine how compliance with the regulations and development of risk- and quality-management systems for the organization contributes to the organization’s overall performance-management system.
About & Similarities
The similarities between Promise Hospital and Tri City Medical Center, is to provide “patient care” ranging from long term and mental conditions as well as acute care. While the three organizations specifically cater to a particular need, ultimately, quality of life is its main objective. However, it does have several differences. Tri City Medical Center, for example, provides a wide range of medical capabilities, from acute to chronic care. It has full surgical range with an intensive care unit. Acute care services range from emergency care to post surgical recovery and other short-term medical condition. Sharp Mesa Vista also provides a wide range of healthcare services. In particular, the Mental Healthcare facility provides services regarding substance abuse, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating and behavioral disorders. It caters to adults, children, and adolescents while providing both cognitive and dual recovery treatment. Lastly, Promise Hospital, a long term care facility, provides care to those who are not able to care for themselves and for an indefinite amount of time, for example; individuals that are in renal failure and will require dialysis, or life support. These needs are best suited in a facility that have the necessary equipment
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