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Overview Ensuring organizational policy alignment and adherence to laws and regulations is critical for mitigating corporate risks, such as patient falls, medication errors, cyber hacks and PHI data breaches, and infection control. Maintaining compliant policies protects the organization’s operations and stakeholders. In this assignment, evaluate the 2012 Hahnemann University Hospital’s Falls Prevention and Resource PolicyLinks to an external site., and propose revisions to align it with current standards and guidelines. You will need to conduct additional research to identify the latest industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements and use your findings to inform your revision recommendations. Scenario Imagine you are a healthcare administrator at Hahnemann University Hospital, and you’ve been asked to develop an executive summary for the organization’s board members. Preparation Listed below you will find sections from the textbook that can assist you in formulating suggested revisions for Hahnemann University Hospital’s Fall Prevention Policy. Chapter 3 – Elements of Negligence Chapter 9 – Governing Body Responsibilities Chapter 11 – Nursing Careers Chapter 11 – Legal Risks of Nurses Chapter 15 – Patient Rights In addition, below are links to some initial resources to facilitate your research process, but please note that this list is not exhaustive, and it is recommended that you explore additional sources to gather comprehensive information. The Joint Commission Standards: Fall Reduction Program Definition and ResourcesLinks to an external site. Effect of MedicationsLinks to an external site. HPOE – Preventing Patient FallsLinks to an external site. RnCeus – Fall Prevention ProgramsLinks to an external site. WSHA – Fall Prevention and Harm ReductionLinks to an external site. OJIN – Hospital-Based Fall Program Measurement and Improvement in High Reliability OrganizationsLinks to an external site. Fierce Healthcare – Joint Commission Protocol Reduced Patient Falls by 35%Links to an external site. Instructions Prepare a 3-5-page executive summary proposal in which you: Identify areas in the Hahnemann policy requiring updates or additions based on changes in HIPAA and PHI since 2012. Read about these changes to HIPAA and PHI in the textbook or other high-quality sources such as journals and government websites. Propose revisions to align the policy with current standards and guidelines. Evaluate the impact of the proposed policy changes on potential litigation, considering the reasons for the changes and the threats they help mitigate. Summarize your perspective on how the proposed revisions impact stakeholders and the organization’s overall compliance. Consider any additional adjustments you would make, addressing further gaps or limitations in your revised policy, or recommending additional approaches to enhance its effectiveness. Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed articles less than five years old to support your analysis, including in-text citations. Use proper SWS formatting. Meet clarity, writing mechanics, and SWS formatting requirements. Formatting Requirements Subheadings: Use bold subheadings to divide the report into sections that correspond to the areas listed in the instructions. Length: Ensure that your proposal consists of 3-5 pages, plus a title page and sources page, making the total length of the executive summary 5-7 pages. Citations: 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: Revise a health care policy to align it with current standards and guidelines.
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