· 1 Select an Organization as the Focus of Your Studies
Select an organization, large or small, for profit or not-for-profit, to use as your case for this course. In this discussion, provide basic information about the organization. Include such content as:
· Name.- (Heritage HealthCare Services)
· Location.- (New York City)
· For profit, governmental, not-for-profit. – (Not-for-Profit)
· Mission and values. – (Needs Development)
· Leadership and governance structure. – (Governance-Board of Trustees or Directors) –Leadership-Executive Director / CEO; CFO; COO, Sr. VPs – Quality/Compliance; HR, Operations; Programs; Clinical Services; Social/Behavioral Services)
· Core business. – Health and Human Services –Mental health, Social Services, Housing/Benefits)
· Number of full-time and part-time employees. – 400-FT and 120-PT
· Annual budget. – $12million
· Annual revenue. – $18million
· Your experience with this organization (you may not have any which is fine, just indicate that). – Sr. VP, Program Services – (for over ten years)
Response Guidelines
Review the posts of your peers and respond to two (2) by offering a new insight or explaining an added resource. Ask any questions that will help you better understand their viewpoint.
If you are responding with a personal perspective or an example from your workplace experience, you are not required to cite a source. However, if you refer to the ideas or work of others, you must cite this source using current APA style.
Resources
· Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
· Evidence and APA.
[u01d2] Unit 1 Discussion 2
2 Innovations in Healthcare
Select an innovation as the basis for an innovation applied in your chosen organization. Select an innovation identified in one of the following:
Develop a 250-word overview concept paper that includes the following:
· Provides an overview of the innovation.
· Includes target audience/user.
· Includes benefits and costs of the innovation.
Provide complete citations for all research using APA 7th edition. Remember to use citations and references as appropriate. Follow current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Response Guidelines
Respond to two (2) initial posts. Utilize the following guidelines when responding to posts throughout this course: Is the description of the innovation clear? How might it be applied in the organization you have selected?