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Discussion: Pediatric Bipolar Depression Disorder Debate

Some debate in the literature exists specific to whether or not bipolar disorder can be diagnosed in childhood. While some have anecdotally argued that it is not possible for children to develop bipolar disorder (as normal features of childhood confound the diagnosis), other sources argue that pediatric bipolar disorder is a fact. In this Discussion, […]

Module 04 Course Project – Policies and Procedures

As a continuation to examining your policies, review for procedures that may relate to them. In a 4-page paper, describe the procedures for each of the two compliance plans. (1.Clinical staff members are not washing their hands between patients. 2.Employee attacks patients while under the influences of narcotics.) Break each procedure section into 2 pages […]

Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys.

This module reviews Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys. The CAHPS survey process will be explored to determine what factors influence patient satisfaction. https://www.ahrq.gov/cahps/about-cahps/index.html https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HospitalQualityInits/HospitalHCAHPS Determine which company your facility uses to track patient satisfaction (i.e. Press Ganey or a competitor). Identify how the company was chosen, how patients are selected to […]