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.
Recommended references:
1. “Simulating Changes to Emergency Care Resources to Compare System Effectiveness,” by Baeyens et al., from Drugs & Aging (2012).
2. For additional information, the following is recommended: “Evidence-Based Strategies for the Optimization of Pharmacotherapy in Older People,” by Topinkova et al., from Drugs & Aging (2012).
3. “Reducing Long-Term Cost by Transforming Primary Care: Evidence From Geisinger’s Medical Home Model,” by Maeng et al., from American Journal of Managed Care (2012).
4. “Shattuck Lecture: A Successful and Sustainable Health System—How to Get There From Here,” by Fineberg, from New England Journal of Medicine (2012).