Critical decision making for providers
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Sample Question
View the scenario called “Critical Decision Making for Providers” found in the Allied Health Community media (http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt307v/allied-health-community/allied-health-community-v1.1.html). In a 750-1,200 word paper, describe the scenario involving Mike, the lab technician, and answer the following questions:
- What were the consequences of a failure to report?
- What impact did his decision have on patient safety, on the risk for litigation, on the organization’s quality metrics, and on the workload of other hospital departments?
- As Mike’s manager, what will you do to address the issue with him and ensure other staff members do not repeat the same mistakes?
A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines.
Question Explanation
The healthcare system is becoming increasingly complicated, resulting to an increase in responsibilities of various healthcare professionals including nurses and other specialists. As a result, healthcare professionals are required to develop critical decision making skills to enable them question various clinical related processes and come up with rational decisions. In conventional healthcare setting, the healthcare practitioners are normally required to follow up routines and comply with directions from supervisors, managers and departmental heads among others without question (Lunney, 2009)...