by Deanna L Howe, Andrea L Dozier, Sheree O Dickenson
This book is a collaborative
effort among three faculty members from the Darton College of Health
Professions, Nursing Department, at Albany State University, a
Historically Black College and University (HBCU), and part of the
University System of Georgia. The book idea originated from a
grant-funded program to create open education resources (OER) for
students learning in University System of Georgia's eMajor courses. A
free pdf form of this text is available for download. The authors of
this book are registered nurses who have each worked 25 or more years
in various roles and specialties within our healthcare system. There
have been many changes throughout the years. The authors' experience
and knowledge are from a nursing perspective not found in other texts
of similar content. The healthcare system has advanced tremendously
since the very beginning of our formalized system. The most significant
growth has been in technology use to support, diagnose, increase
patient safety, and document patient outcomes. However, more can be
done to ensure a system that meets all our citizens' healthcare needs.
Readers of this text will learn a brief history of our healthcare
system and explore the current state of health in the U.S. In the next
12 chapters, readers will:
- consider health as defined using determinants of health
- discover the many types of healthcare providers seen throughout the system
- differentiate between the different types of healthcare settings
- explore state and federal programs that provide oversight
- examine private insurance and managed care plans
- survey access issues and the cost of healthcare
- review how state and federal government provides support to special populations
- discover the quick expansion of technology use in healthcare
- assess quality determinants and accreditation standards
- compare national healthcare systems presently used to the present U.S. healthcare system
- identify advantages of a national healthcare system for the United States
This
book will describe and explain our current healthcare system's
complexities by providing the basics of many components in easy to
understand terminology. Each chapter includes essential features to
assist the student in learning and understanding
- Learning outcomes, noting what the student can expect to learn by the end of each chapter.
- Key terms for each chapter content, explained and defined within the chapter and in a glossary.
- Tables, figures, pictures, and weblinks to enhance learning.
- Pause and Reflect scenarios with questions to stimulate thought about the topic.
- First person perspectives which bring richness and depth to the topic.
- Review questions to challenge the reader's comprehension.
- The current state of the U.S. healthcare system in the year 2020, including the impact of COVID-19.
English | 2022 | PDF | 21 MB | 297 Pages
ISBNs: 1940771919, 978-1940771915, 9781940771915
