Exploring healthcare systems
Exploring Healthcare Systems
Module 1
You will be evaluated based upon the submission of a “lecture report” with 2-3 paragraphs discussing a personal experience dealing with professionalism and analysis of the examples students provide in the live lecture.
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Module 2
You will be evaluated based upon the submission of a “lecture report” with 2-3 paragraphs discussing a personal experience dealing with professionalism and analysis of the examples students provide in the live lecture.
Link 1: https://rasmussen.webex.
Link 2: https://rasmussen.webex.
Module 3
You will be evaluated based upon the submission of a “lecture report” with 2-3 paragraphs discussing a personal experience dealing with professionalism and analysis of the examples students provide in the live lecture.
Link 1: https://rasmussen.webex.
Link 2: https://rasmussen.webex.
Module 4
Jennifer is a nurse at Dr. Smith’s Primary Care Center. While giving a patient a shot she accidentally stuck herself with a needle. The patient is positive for HIV and upon discussion with a coworker she learns that the sharp she was using is not approved by OSHA.
Answer the following questions about the next steps Jennifer should take.
- What first steps should she take for this incident?
- How would she file an OSHA violation report?
- Would she qualify for Workers Compensation? Why or why not?
Part 2
This project assignment will have two parts, but should be submitted as one document. You will be comparing different kinds of health insurance plans and then assessing the impact if one of these plans did not exist. Make sure your paper is in proper APA formatting, including references.
Part A: Comparing Insurance Plans
In a minimum of one page, compare and contrast Medicare (Part A, B, C, D), Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Make sure you discuss what services are covered in each plan, who and how do individuals gain coverage, the benefits of each plan, and how is each plan payed for.
Part B: Impact on Healthcare System
In a minimum of one page, discuss your thoughts and opinions relating to the impact on the United States Healthcare system if Medicare OR Medicaid governmental insurance plan was shut down this year and no longer existed (Choose one to discuss). What burdens and/or benefits would be created by this loss of the government insurance plan? Where would these individuals who were once covered get insurance coverage now or would they no longer be insured? Lastly, how would this loss affect the US healthcare system and society long-term?
Module 5
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Module 6
The Affordable Care Act has been a polarizing political topic with many people strongly in favor and many people very against the passing of this law. Please list two possible benefits of this law and two possible negative effects. Next, share if you or anyone you know has personally been affected by this law.