Health Services Research Commons^™

Understanding The Value Of Multi-Sector Partnerships To Improve Population Health, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

We review recent research concerning multi-sectoral partnerships aimed at improving health status on a population-wide basis, with a particular focus on implementation strategies and on health and economic impact. While still preliminary and emerging, research indicates that large health benefits are possible through collective actions that engage the medical, public health, and social sectors. Mechanisms for aligning incentives, dividing responsibilities equitably, and measuring progress regularly appear critical to success.

Measuring Comprehensive Public Health Delivery Systems And Their Contributions To Population Health, Glen P. Mays, Rick Ingram

Health Management and Policy Presentations

We review methods for measuring the structure of public health delivery systems using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Public Health Systems. A growing body of research using these measures demonstrates how multiple sectors contribute to core public health functions, and how these functions influence community health status over time. We end with a summary of how the Comprehensive Public Health System measure will be used in monitoring the impact of the 21st Century Public Health System initiative.

User Acceptance Of Neurology Telemedicine Technology In The Emergency Department, Teresa W. Mcneil

Applied Research Projects

There is currently a significant shortage of trained neurologists in the country. In addition to the shortfall of neurologists, there is an increasing need for this specialty due to an aging population, increase in the incident of neurologic diseases and an increasing demand for healthcare (Freeman, 2013). The development of tele neurology technology has been shown to help address these problems. As with any new technology there are multiple barriers to overcome, one of those being user acceptance of the technology. A survey of users of the telemedicine product VGo was conducted at Hunt Regional Medical Center to access the …

Factors Influencing The Variation In Gms Prescribing Expenditure In Ireland, Aisling Conway Lenihan, S. Ahern, J. Cronin, N. Woods

Dept. of Management & Enterprise Publications

Background

Pharmaceutical expenditure growth is a familiar feature in many Western health systems and is a real concern for policymakers. A state funded General Medical Services (GMS) scheme in Ireland experienced an increase in prescription expenditure of 414 % between 1998 and 2012. This paper seeks to explore the rationale for this growth by investigating the composition (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Group level 1 & 5) and drivers of GMS drug expenditure in Ireland in 2012.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out on the Health Service Executive-Primary Care Reimbursement Service (HSE-PCRS) population prescribing database (n = 1,630,775). Three …

Aligning Delivery & Financing Systems To Advance A Culture Of Health, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Systems for Action Research Program supports research on how best to organize, finance, and deliver the constellation of services and supports that promote health and well-being in American communities, including but extending beyond the medical care and public health sectors. This session describes work underway through the S4A program and future research priorities, building on a strong scientific foundation in the fields of health services research (HSR) and public health services & systems research (PHSSR).

Integrating Health Services & Systems: What We Know, Think We Know, And Need To Learn, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

The delivery and financing systems for medical care, public health, and social and community services pursue many common goals and serve overlapping groups of families and communities. Unfortunately, in most American communities these systems interact in complex and often poorly understood ways through fragmented funding vehicles, information flows, governance and decision-making structures, institutional relationships, implementation rules and strategies, and professional and interpersonal connections. New research approaches are required to untangle these interactions and expose novel pathways of influence that can support equitable improvements in service delivery, resource use, health impact, and wellbeing. This presentation will summarize evidence from recent studies …

Measuring Multi-Sector Contributions To Public Health Delivery Systems & Population Health, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

The National Longitudinal Survey of Public Health Systems has followed a nationally-representative cohort of U.S. communities since 1998 to measure the scope of public health activities implemented in each community and the range of organizations and sectors that contribute to each activity. With 16 years of follow-up observations, this survey allows us to study the effects of demographic, economic, and policy shocks on public health delivery systems, and estimate the health effects attributable to delivery system change.

Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Health Care: An Examination Of State Inpatient Databases In The Utilization Of And Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty, Alexis W. Lan, Wei Zhang, Yan Ma

GW Research Days 2016 - 2020

Title: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care: An Examination of State Inpatient Databases in the Utilization of and Outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Background: The U.S. population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse yet disparities in health care still exist. One area of medical care in which racial disparities have been identified is total knee arthroplasty (TKA)¬—an efficacious and cost-effective treatment option for individuals with advanced arthritis of the knee. Previous studies have documented that racial and ethnic minorities tend to have higher rates of adverse health outcomes and face more barriers utilizing the procedure. However, these studies …

Measuring Comprehensive Public Health Delivery Systems And Their Contributions To Population Health, Glen P. Mays

Health Management and Policy Presentations

Delivery and financing systems for public health services vary widely across U.S. communities, raising questions about the comparative effectiveness and efficiency of alternative structures. We summarize recent approaches for measuring alternative system configurations and estimating their health and economic effects.

The Globalization Of Healthcare: International Agreements & Ontario Academic Health Science Centres, Andrew D. Scarffe

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Health systems are beginning to recognize the tremendous opportunity that globalization and international activities present for Academic Health Science Centres. This study explored the nature of international agreements within Ontario Academic Health Science Centres (OAHSC) and presents the exploratory findings to begin to develop an academically defensible body of literature on the topic. This study employed a constructivist grounded theory qualitative methodology, interviewing 14 participants who hold leadership positions within OAHSCs that actively participate in, or interface with, institutions that participate in international agreements (IAs). A conceptual framework is proposed that highlights the: (1) drivers, (2) barriers, (3) international activities, …

Analisis Pelayanan Kemoterapi Peserta Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial Di Rawat Singkat Anyelir Rumah Sakit Kanker “Dharmais” Dengan Metode Lean Tahun 2015, Agung Julipriohadi

Jurnal ARSI (Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia)

Rumah Sakit Kanker “Dharmais” (RSKD) as a cancer referral centers nationwide in Indonesia, trying to implement a culture of continuous improvement. Lean methods provide analytical approach to the problem of organizing the queue chemotherapy participant of Badan Penyelenggaran Jaminan Sosial (BPJS), particularly in Anyelir ward (One Day Care). Cross-functional Flowchart, Value Stream Mapping, Fishbone diagram, and 5 Why's were used to show the situation and identify activities that Value Added and Non-Value Added based on the patient's perspective. With the proposed improvements, Projected Value Perfomance showed increased activity efficiency up to 43,1%, save the time up to 48%, and cut …

Penyusunan Rencana Strategis Rumah Sakit Pertamina Jaya Tahun 2017-2022, Budi Karmawan

Jurnal ARSI (Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia)

The focus of this study is how to develop strategic planning for hospitals, with case studies of Pertamina Jaya Hospital which is a class C private hospital. This research is qualitative research with descriptive design. The results showed that environmental factors both external as well as internal hospital put the Pertamina Jaya Hospital on the position of Growth and Build on IE Matrix and Internal Fix-It on TOWS Matrix. An alternative strategy is doing market penetration accompanied improvements in hospital weaknesses to capture opportunities. Implementation plan was drawn up in order to be in line with the achievement of Hospital …

Pengembangan Model Instrumen Penilaian Kinerja Dokter Spesialis Obsgyn Melalui Analisis Kinerja Di Rumah Sehat Ibu Dan Anak Budi Kemuliaan, Titi Setyorini

Jurnal ARSI (Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia)

The purpose of this studyis to develop an instrument that appropriate to measured Obstetrician and Gynecologist performance in Budi Kemuliaan Hospital through Performance Analysis. Descriptive study with qualitative method aims to constructed a Performance Appraisal’s Instrument. A convenience Informan of Obstetrician and Gynecologists and stakeholders in Budi Kemuliaan Hospital participated in this study. This study successfully developed a valid method to constructed a Performance Appraisal’s Instrument in Budi Kemuliaan Hospital by using Nominal Group Technique Method. A performance appraisal’s instrument contains 8 (eight) specific measurable criteria for Obstetrician and Gynecologists using the JCAHO’s six competencies to evaluated Medical Doctors performance …

Analisis Kebutuhan Tenaga Perawat Unit Pelayanan Intensif Berdasarkan Beban Kerja Dan Kompetensi Di Unit Pelayanan Intensif Rumah Sakit Dr Oen Solo Baru Tahun 2015, Antonny Halim Gunawan

Jurnal ARSI (Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia)

Nurses, as human resources for health also contribute greatly to the health services in hospitals and to provide services directly to patients. Nursing services at Intensive Care Unit has to be developed along with the technology development. Therefore, there is a need to concern the effieciency of nurses in term of quantity and competencies. This research discussed about the needs analysis nursing staff in the Intensive Care Unit of dr. Oen Solo Baru Hospital based on workload (using time and motion technique to 7 nurses then processed by Ilyas Methods) and work competencies based on Aditama 2007 and Ilyas (depth …

Analisis Efektivitas Biaya Laparoskopik Herniotomy Dan Open Herniotomy Pada Pasien Hernia Inguinalis Unilateral Di Rumah Sakit Gading Pluit Jakarta Utara Tahun 2014, Dewi Saputra Tjitra

Jurnal ARSI (Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia)

This thesis is an economic evaluation with a cross sectional quantitative method design, observational and using comparative studies between two herniotomy techniques. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the cost effectiveness between patients with Laparoscopic Herniotomy and patients with Open Herniotomy of the inguinal hernia. This research is using Activity Based Costing with simple distribution to achieve total cost and then compared with the output, therefore cost effectiveness ratio (CER) is achieved. The CER is then compared to understand which is the lesser cost therefore is more effective. The research result shows that Open Herniotomy gives a smaller …

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Motivasi Kerja Pegawai Tetap Di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara Kalimantan Timur Tahun 2014, Sisvana Damayanti

Jurnal ARSI (Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia)

The study aims to determine the relationship between the characteristics of a permanent employee, factors satisfiers and dissatisfiers factors on employee motivation remains in District General Hospital North Penajam Paser. The study was conducted in May and June 2014 using a questionnaire with closed questions. Analyses were performed quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. The sample of the study was 138 from 181 people of the total population. The results of this study indicate that as many as 57,2% of respondents have less motivation to work better, and 42,8% of respondents have a good motivation to work, as well …

Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Keinginan Pindah Kerja Perawat Rumah Sakit X Balikpapan Tahun 2014, Susila Indrayani

Jurnal ARSI (Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia)

This is a descriptive analytical study with quantitative and qualitative design aim to descripe and analysis factors related to move out of nurses at the X hospital Balikpapan. The study collected using questionnaire to 199 nurses, followed by in-depth interviews to 5 senior management, 1 chief ward and 1 secretary of nursing committe of hospital. Career development, compensation, and communication are the mean factors related to the intention to move out, communication is the most factor influencing the intention to move out. Qualitative methode validated the important communication between the management and the nurses which is not in a good …

Hospital Discharge Planning In Medicare: Current Requirements And Proposed Changes, Sally Coberly

National Health Policy Forum

Medicare's specific minimum health and safety standards for hospitals, known as conditions of participation, include requirements for discharge planning for patients who need such services. Discharge planning is intended to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home or other health care facility. This publication reviews the current discharge planning requirements for hospitals as well as changes included in a proposed rule published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on November 3, 2015. Key proposed changes include an expanded definition of which patients must receive discharge planning services, a requirement that providers responsible for follow-up care receive timely …

Tom Curran, Phd, Frs, Named Executive Director Of Children's Research Institute, Children's Mercy Hospital

Our Story Continues

Tom Curran, PhD, FRS, has been named Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Director of the Children’s Mercy Children’s Research Institute (CRI), effective Feb. 1 [2016]

The Children’s Research Institute at Children’s Mercy Kansas City was established last year to build on the hospital’s century-long history in pediatric research and to focus the hospital’s future research efforts in four key areas:

• Pediatric Genomic Medicine
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Health Services and Outcomes
• Health Care Delivery

Health In Housing - Exploring The Intersection Between Housing & Health Care, Bill J. Wright, Grace Li, Keri B Vartanian, Maggie Weller

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Harvesting Health: A Community-Based Participatory Evaluation Of The Veggie Rx Program, Natalie Royal, Kristin Brown, Fanny Rodriguez, Bianca Fernandez, Leticia Valle, Elizur Bello

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Medicaid Financing, Sally Coberly

National Health Policy Forum

This publication provides an overview of how the Medicaid program is financed. It explains how the federal and state shares of funding are determined, briefly describes disproportionate share hospital payments and how those are affected by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, and outlines financing mechanisms states have used to maximize federal Medicaid matching funds.

Medicaid Eligibility And Benefits, Sally Coberly

National Health Policy Forum

This publication provides a brief overview of the Medicaid program. It highlights the range of eligibility and benefits requirements and options and it briefly describes the program's financing structure.

Medicare, Sally Coberly

National Health Policy Forum

This publication provides an overview of the Medicare program including eligibility, covered services, cost-sharing requirements, and program financing.

The Medicare Drug Benefit (Part D), Sally Coberly

National Health Policy Forum

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) established a voluntary outpatient prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries that began January 1, 2006. This publication provides an overview of the drug benefit.

Information Governance: An Investigation Of Interface Errors Between Source And Receiving Systems, Michelle R. Mitcheff

Applied Research Projects

The monitoring of interoperability of information in healthcare organizations is of increasing interest due to patient safety, operational and financial considerations. This monitoring is referred to as information governance (IG) and is a complex topic based on several underlying concepts. Interfacing information at the foundational, structural and semantic level is necessary for meaningful use of health information. Issues that arise range from incongruent transfer of information from source systems to receiving systems, discrepancies in the source system and receiving system and failures in interfacing information. This research project examines information governance from the perspective of failures in interfacing information from …

Will Meaningful Use (Mu) Improve Cancer Data Reporting?, Curtisha Manire

Applied Research Projects

The American Recover and Reinvestment Act directives supply the healthcare community with the improvement of technology across the nation through the Health Information Technology Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act passed in 2009 by promoting healthcare technology. In order to reach the goal of an interoperability that supports reliable communication systems, certain individual technological objectives need to be addressed in particular, Meaningful Use (MU). Meaningful Use objectives contribute to interoperability, with potential outcomes that may increase accuracy and reduce time for reporting. This study will describe how cancer data reporting methods impacts data accuracy and turnaround time evolving around transitions …

Realizing Improved Patient Care Through Human-Centered Design In The Operating Room, Volume 2, Clemson Center For Health Facilities Design & Testing

Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing

This 4-year grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality supports the development of a learning lab focused on designing a safer, more ergonomic operating room. Sponsor: Agency for Healthcare Research Quality Project period: 9/1/15 to 8/31/19 Project Description: The overarching goal of the learning lab titled, “Realizing Improved Patient Care through Human-Centered Design in the Operating Room (RIPCHD.OR) is to develop an evidence-based framework and methodology for the design and operation of operating rooms such that it impacts improved perioperative outcomes including surgical site infections, surgical errors and staff injuries.

The Health Resilience Program - A Program Assessment, Keri B Vartanian, Sarah Tran, Bill J. Wright, Grace Li, Megan Holtorf, Michael Levinson

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Electronic Medical Records (Emr): An Empirical Testing Of Factors Contributing To Healthcare Professionals’ Resistance To Use Emr Systems, Emmanuel Patrick Bazile

CCE Theses and Dissertations

The benefits of using electronic medical records (EMRs) have been well documented; however, despite numerous financial benefits and cost reductions being offered by the federal government, some healthcare professionals have been reluctant to implement EMR systems. In fact, prior research provides evidence of failed EMR implementations due to resistance on the part of physicians, nurses, and clinical administrators. In 2010, only 25% of office-based physicians have basic EMR systems and only 10% have fully functional systems. One of the hindrances believed to be responsible for the slow implementation rates of EMR systems is resistance from healthcare professionals not truly convinced …