Importance of Accountability HCS/475 October 8‚ 2012 Accountability in Health Care Organizations In all industries accountability is important‚ however it is especially critical in health care‚ in which the livelihoods and lives of patients depends upon the correct actions of everyone that are involved. Mistakes can lead to inaccurate billing costs of thousands of dollars‚ or wrong treatments that lead to tragic injuries. Furthermore‚ as managed care becomes more complex‚ ensuring quality
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Mitchell Strohmeyer Lance Corporal Uch 3/4 Kilo 20120811 Importance of Gear Accountability Gear accountability is very important in the Marine Corp. What would a Marine do in a combat environment if he left his Kevlar back at the rear? None of his brother’s would just happen to pull out an extra for him to borrow for the patrol. The same fundamentals apply to any other significant equipment items. In combat environments all the gear issued is issued for a reason‚ whether it is something
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Professional Accountability: Across the Spectrum of Nursing Professional accountability is a phrase frequently used across the continuum of nursing practice. Accountability is often associated with specific expectations which include aspects that range from clinical care to legislative issues. Nursing accountability defines the nurse ’s responsibility to practice ethically and competently. Although nurses practice under universal standards of care‚ it is essential that each nurse define his or
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Accountability and Responsibility As an American soldier it is imperative to be accountable‚ whether it be for yourself‚ equipment‚ or your battle buddies. Lack of accountability can cause detrimental effects to the binds that hold the team together. For example‚ if you are not accountable of your equipment in combat‚ then you are a burden to the other soldiers‚ thus putting the lives of our fellow soldiers at risk. If you are not accountable‚ people will observe this and not have competency that
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unacceptable. It is my duty as a soldier to account for myself and for my subordinates. The DOD definition of accountability is "The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property‚ documents‚ or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property‚ documents‚ or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records‚ while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody‚ care‚ and
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yourself‚ however how you present yourself. Letting others know of one’s own accountability is more of an action than a simple expression. As for myself‚ my own characterization of accountability would be‚ to be able to demonstrate how you’re able to handle what life throws your way. It is showing yourself and others how you hold yourself responsible for the occurrences of life‚ whether they’re positive or negative. Accountability goes hand and hand with commitment; it is a major aspect in life to hold
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Professional Accountability‚ Standards of Practice‚ Professional Development. Introduction Standards of practice and professional accountability are inextricably woven together. Standards describe the "what and how" of delivering nursing care. Professional accountability is creating the standards‚ meeting those standards‚ holding peers to the standards‚ and revising the standards when needed. As your e-text describes "Standards of practice are the "what" and describe a competent level of
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I would implement a procedure that would include Transparency and Accountability. The accountability of each individual police officer is a necessary concern for everyone within as well as outside of the police department. Police officers are public officials that society has authorized to use force. This helps to ensure that police officers use that authority justifiably‚ lawfully‚ and cautiously on behalf of citizens is at the center of police administration. This would be essential to me as an
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Accountability is normally viewed as being responsible‚ giving an explanation of your actions‚ to somebody for something. When you take 100 percent responsibility for holding yourself accountable‚ your performance will improve‚ your relationships will thrive‚ people’s respect for you will increase‚ you will be a great example for others to follow‚ and your self-esteem will grow. How is it that in all these areas of your life you can see such dramatic improvement? Because when you hold yourself
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The skills needed to be a successful part of the workforce have changed dramatically. Those that are in the workforce need to have more education‚ more accountability‚ and more respect for those around them. These skills are critical because of the technological advances that are seen being implemented into even low paying jobs today. With the advancement of the internet and technology‚ there has been an increase in the knowledge required to be hired. This is due to complicated software and business
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