Happydale Hospital Case Study

Every person in the organization with a disability has a different need. Organizations work around the clock in many occasions to comply with the accommodations of each individual in the organization. Educating staff in how to comply with the requirements of ADA can be quite challenging. Organizations are afraid to hire, retain or accommodate workers with disabilities because of lack of awareness of disability and accommodations issues, concern over costs, and legal liability (Kaye et al., 2011). It is therefore the responsibility of the organization to educate management about the law and train on disabilities and accommodations. The guidelines, regulations, and building codes should be implemented to make the facility more welcoming and inviting to workers with disabilities (Stryker, R. (2013).

Your patient, Ms. Wanda Tylicki, was admitted to Bedford Community Hospital on 3/8/16 and will possibly be discharged today. A request has been submitted for a one week follow-up appointment with you. Will you see Ms. Tylicki for the current diagnosis – new onset of seizures, and if so, where do you want her added onto your schedule?

Disability is a thing that can happen to anyone whether it is that they are born with it or they get into an accident and ultimately end up being disable. This is something that is life changing and it affects a person’s life forever. According to Sinclair, & Xiang (2008) “Disability is a major public health problem that affects approximately 20% of the US population, including children younger than 18 years. It is estimated that 5.8% to 18.0% of children in the United States have a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional disability” (Sinclair, & Xiang (2008). Luckily, there is a place that people facing these circumstances can go to for help with their disabilities and this place will help them to readjust themselves and

The health care system in Canada is a “group of socialized plans that provides coverage to all Canadian citizens. It is publically funded and administered on a provincial or territorial basis, with guidelines set by the federal government” (Health Care Canada). This health care system is supposed to be helpful for everyone however; it is not as fair for those who have disabilities. In the case of an able person the health care system is well thought out to make sure every ones needs are met and satisfied. People with disabilities have reported that they have unmet needs when it comes to the health care system in Canada (World Health Organization). This is due to the way that people with disabilities are treated and discriminated against. According to the 2006 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, there are roughly 4.4 million

Many of the limitations to our assessment can be attributed to our own circumstances as individuals without impairments, as we cannot accurately represent the needs or personal requirements that every unique individual. Reviewing the physical measurements of doorways, benches and walkways was an eye-opening experience, allowing us to comprehend the environmental barriers that individuals with impairments are forced to maneuver around in order to participate in physical activity and exercise. Our understanding of what was accessible was altered through this project, and we have found a greater appreciation for facilities that endeavor to fulfill the accessibility needs of their clients. It was interesting to note that many of the questions in the AIMFREE questionnaire are subjective to the individuals conducting the assessment. The Jamie Platz YMCA did provide many of the facilitators recommended; for example there is a new wheelchair accessible ergometer machine in the fitness centre, and attempts to resolve any issues or requests their members may have. Chin explained to us that the facility has made structural changes in the past to meet the needs of clients; however these renovations are not always fiscally possible. A similar study to our own documented the barriers and added costs that facilities encounter when trying to improve their accessibility

Heart Havens is Richmond’s premier provider of intensive residential services for adult with intellectual disabilities. Heart Haven’s mission is to empower, follow core values of respect, integrity, empathy and accountability. Heart Havens have a total of eleven homes nestled in great neighborhoods all across Virginia. The residents of these homes are encouraged to live as independently, and exclusively amongst their neighbors as possible. The residents are also supported with transportation needs, medical appointments, community integration activities, recreation and religious requests. The relationship they share with the community is vital to ensure the residents interact with a diverse population. The daily operations include;

Johnston Health Hospital is the only hospital within Smithfield, however, with the Johnston Medical Mall, it can treat a multitude of patients with a variety of health issues. They are a 179 medical/surgical bed facility and have 20 behavioral health beds. They offer the services of more than 300 physicians specialized in a wide variety of specialties. The majority of these physicians also have a medical office in Smithfield to offer services to the community. Johnston Health Hospital provides 24/7 emergency department services, as well as wound therapy, oncology therapy services, and an onsite urgent care facility (Johnston Health, n.d.).

The first article I chose was regarding one of the most profitable hospitals in the state of Massachusetts. Sturdy Memorial Hospital performed strongly in its ratio of assets to liabilities and cash flow compared to debt (Connors, 2016). This report is for the fiscal year of 2015 in which the hospital ranked third among all Massachusetts hospitals. According to Connors (2016), Sturdy Memorial finances more than 91 percent of the hospitals total assets with its own cash.

I enjoyed our phone interview yesterday. Thank you for taking the time to interview me for the open position for Practice Manager at Lee Memorial. It sounds like a wonderful opportunity both in term of the organization and the position. I have a lot to offer Lee Memorial Health as a Practice Manager.

Imagine living your life from a disabled person's perspective. Since I was four years old, I have lived with disabilities. My sister was diagnosed with cerebral palsy two months after she was born. After that, I was practically raised in the hospital because my sister had to be there so often. I have grown up surrounded by disabilities, and I have seen the effects first hand. Growing up with a disability is the worst thing a child has to do, but Gillette Children’s Hospital does all they can to make these kids’ lives better.

I will never forget the walk down the halls at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Being amongst a community of people with physical disabilities and health issues left me wondering if I could be the next victim. Waiting anxiously to see the results of my shoulder, I paced frantically back and forth to erase the nervousness grasping my chest. Finally, my name was called, and I jolted forward with anxiousness, hoping everything would be fine.

Some reasons why people with disabilities do not receive the care they need are because of the cost of the health services that would be provided and the transportation to the health care facility. Not all elderly still have a license so it is challenging for them to get to their appointments or get into the Emergency Room as soon as they possibly can. There is also a limited availability of health care services that can be provided to the patients with disabilities. There are some hospitals and health care centers that are unable to provide the medical equipment and other physical assets such as narrow doorways, steps and no elevators, inadequate bathrooms, and inaccessible parking areas. These hospitals and caring centers that lacks these specific assets make the elderly worried that they have nowhere to go, which can bring on another issue such as depression or anxiety. Then, the hospital or caring center would have to treat the issue, causing an increase in costs and bills towards the

It is nearly impossible for me to grasp the idea of what being truly disabled is like. There are far too many people around the world living day by day, with major struggles to accomplish the basic tasks of life because of their affliction. Through volunteering this past summer at Hartford Hospital, serving meals to destitute people at the South Park Inn Homeless Shelter and meeting disabled veterans at a Rangers Lead the Way fundraiser, I have seen first-hand, some of the problems and challenges of people with disability. Through these experiences and the insight gained from them, I believe that I am on a quest to enable the disabled around the world.

The admitting diagnoses of those individuals who died in MH hospitals during the study period is shown in figure 6 and discharge diagnoses are found in figure 7. These are the psychiatric diagnoses that led to the person’s admission and were present at the time of death. Neither the admitting nor the discharge diagnosis is a diagnosis of a physical condition. These data suggest that individuals who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, dementia and schizoaffective disorders are at a greater risk of mortality than the overall population in MH hospitals.

Even in the 21st century, she suggests that society negatively views disabilities when disabled people consider their lives to be a complete, joyous experience. Before undergoing testing or screening, the patient has to undergo an informed consent process; Ouellette urges the importance of changing this process. She writes: