HCS 120T All Discussions

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HCS 120T All Discussions
HCS 120T All Discussions
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HCS 120T Wk 1 Discussion – Understanding Medical Terminology

As a health care professional, you’ll be expected to understand and communicate (both verbally and in writing) using industry-specific terminology on a daily basis. For example, tasks such as adding notes to a patient’s record or discussing the details of a bill with a patient will often require you to use a combination of medical, clinical, administrative, and clerical terms.

Instructions:

For this discussion, begin by completing the following tasks:

  1. Locate an article that interests you from a healthcare-specific journal, magazine, or website.
  2. As you read the material, make note of any unfamiliar terminology that pertains to careers or personnel in the health care industry.
  3. After reading the article, review the unfamiliar terms you identified and select two to learn more about.
  4. Research both terms using the Week 1 reading materials, University Library, or other credible sources on the Internet.

Due Thursday:

Post a substantive response that addresses each of the following components (minimum 175 words):

  • What unfamiliar terms did you select?
  • Briefly explain what each term means (in your own words).
  • Provide an original example that demonstrates the use of each term in a sentence.
  • What resources did you use to research these terms?
  • What did you learn from this experience?

Due Monday:

Post a minimum of two replies to your classmates or instructor. Be constructive and professional.

 

HCS 120T Wk 2 Discussion – The Body, Disease, and Terminology

As a health care professional, you’ll need to understand a lot of clinical terms—even if you’re not directly involved in patient care. Whether you work in medical billing and coding, as a member of an IT team working on healthcare information systems, or provide customer service for insurance-related inquires, it’s important that everyone speaks the same language.

Instructions:

For this discussion, begin by completing the following tasks:

  1. Select one of the major body systems introduced this week.
  2. Research the body system you selected using the Week 2 reading materials, University Library, or any other credible sources on the Internet.

Due Thursday:

Post a substantive response that addresses each of the following components (minimum 175 words):

  • Discuss the body system you selected using medical terminology you learned during your research.
  • Highlight and detail an illness or disease that impacts this system. For example, the respiratory system can be affected by cigarette smoking, which may result in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • Explain how deepening your understanding of body systems and the conditions that affect them will benefit you in your chosen career path in health care.

Due Monday:

Post a minimum of two replies to your classmates or instructor. Be constructive and professional.

 

HCS 120T Wk 3 Discussion – Where Patients Receive Care

The health care system is comprised of various federal, state, private, and for-profit structures—all of which provide a range of diagnostic, treatment, and prevention services. The industry itself is vast, supporting the diverse needs of local communities, including clinical and business professionals, as well as consumers and their families.

Instructions:

For this discussion, begin by completing the following tasks:

  1. Research several different types of health care facilities in your area where you can receive care. Examples include hospitals, urgent care clinics, long-term care facilities, or rehabilitation facilities.
  2. Make note of a few similarities and differences between each type of facility. For example, you may look at the different services they offer and the types of patients/populations they see.

Due Thursday:

Post a substantive response that addresses each of the following components (minimum 175 words):

  • What were some of the similarities and differences you noticed between the facilities you researched?
  • What new information did you learn about the different types of facilities you researched?
  • How can your understanding of the different health care structures and delivery systems benefit you in the future?

Due Monday:

Post a minimum of two replies to your classmates or instructor. Be constructive and professional.

 

 

HCS 120T Wk 4 Discussion – EHR and Care Coordination

It’s important for physicians and care providers to connect while coordinating patient care, especially considering new health care delivery and reimbursement models, such as value-based care. As such, the medical record should also link those professionals, such as specialists, primary care physicians (PCPs), hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, laboratories, imaging centers, and physician offices, via the EHR.

The patient is also a key constituent and stakeholder in their health care coordination. Technology should go beyond a collection of data; it should enable the interoperability of different electronic health record software systems for real time access information.

Instructions:

Due Thursday:

Post a substantive response that addresses each of the following components (minimum 175 words):

  • What are the risks to patients as a result of having technology be so integral to their health care?
  • What are the risks for the health care organization as a result of having technology be integral to their business?
  • Do you think the risks are worth the benefits to the patients and health care organizations? Why or why not?

Due Monday:

Post a minimum of two replies to your classmates or instructor. Be constructive and professional.

 

 

HCS 120T Wk 5 Discussion – Maximizing State Resources

Because the health care industry is heavily regulated by various agencies, you’ll need to know the major organizations that provide oversight and guidance for health care systems and provider organizations. Your ability to identify indispensable and valid resources available to both consumers and professionals will also contribute to your success as it pertains to compliance considerations and the coordination of safe and quality patient care.

Instructions:

For this discussion, begin by completing the following tasks:

  1. Access the State & Territorial Health Department Websites page on the CDC website.
  2. Locate your state’s health department and explore the different resources and materials provided.

Due Thursday:

Post a substantive response that addresses each of the following components (minimum 175 words):

  • Summarize the purpose of your state’s health department.
  • What different types of information or resources are provided to help inform consumers, health care workers, and health care students about the importance of compliance? Provide an example.
  • What are some benefits to providing these resources to the public?

Due Monday:

Post a minimum of two replies to your classmates or instructor. Be constructive and professional.