Phase 4

 1.

Phase 4 DB Due Monday

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.

When an adverse event (e.g., wrong-site surgery or avoidable death) occurs in a health care organization, it can be complex and intense. The media, regulatory agencies, and even government involvement will likely occur.

For this assignment, discuss the following:

• Why might health care organizations and staff members be reluctant to report adverse events?

• Explain the financial and nonfinancial implications that a major adverse event may have on a health care organization.

• What can organizational leadership do to improve the reporting of adverse events?

Note: Use APA style to cite at least 2 scholarly sources from the last 5 years

 2.

Phase 4 IP Due Wednesday

3 to 4 written pages, excluding cover page, abstract page, and reference page

High reliability organizations (HROs) are organizations that have developed methods for achieving safety despite hazardous conditions (e.g., the airline industry). Literature suggests that it possible for health care organizations to also become HROs. For this assignment, conduct the following:

• Research the concept of HROs, and discuss how they can transform health care.
• Discuss why little progress has been made in health care toward becoming an HRO.
• Explain what improvements can be made or adopted by health care organizations that strive to become HROs, and discuss the role of the patient, provider, and other stakeholders.
• Explain the potential interest of the payer in an HRO.

Note: Use APA style to cite at least 5 scholarly sources from the last 5 years.