Overview
Professionals in health care facilities manage a variety of administrative processes, ensuring the smooth operation of the organization. These individuals have extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and a deep understanding of the complexities involved in patient care. Imagine you have been invited to speak at an annual meeting for a national health care company, where you will address a group of managers and directors. Your objective is to deliver a comprehensive overview of the strategic role of health care administrators, presenting the political, legal, and ethical aspects of their responsibilities.
For this assignment, you will create a professional slide presentation (with PowerPoint, Prezi, or Google Slides) focusing on the political, legal, and ethical aspects of the health care administrator’s role. Your target audience consists of industry professionals who may not have a thorough understanding of your work.
Instructions
Create a slide presentation that includes the following:
In 3-5 slides, summarize the political, legal, and ethical aspects specific to the health care administrator’s role, including how these aspects overlap and interface.
In 2-3 slides, explore three key duties and responsibilities in health care administration, such as risk management, policy and procedure implementation, regulatory compliance, or roles like compliance officer or ethics board member.
In 1-2 slides, evaluate the importance and benefits of two job titles commonly found in health care delivery settings that are dedicated to risk management and regulatory compliance.
In 4-6 slides, analyze the impact of political, legal, and ethical issues on both patients and staff, including patient benefits and the financial and business operations of a health care facility.
In 2-3 slides, summarize the role of health care administrators in addressing political, legal, and ethical issues related to incidents such as data breaches or HIPAA or EMTALA violations, and the implications that can arise if these issues are mishandled.
Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed articles less than five years old to support your investigation, including in-text citations. Use proper SWS formatting.
Formatting Requirements
Length: Your presentation should have a total of 14-15 slides, which includes a title slide and a references slide. Make sure to incorporate detailed speaker notes (50-250 words per slide).
Citations: Include in-text citations on the slides and in the speaker notes.
SWS: This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Examine the political, legal, and ethical aspects of the health care administrator’s role.
