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Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 2nd Edition by Nancy Niles
Edition 2ISBN: 978-1284120134Basics of the U.S. Health Care System 2nd Edition by Nancy Niles
Edition 2ISBN: 978-1284120134 Exercise 2
REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS: CASE SCENARIOS
You will be graduating from college soon with a degree in healthcare management. You are considering different career choices and would like to work for the government. You are thinking of applying to both state and local health departments but are unsure of what types of activities you may be involved with as a healthcare manager.
ACTIVITY
(1) Discuss the role that state and local health departments have in health care, (2) identify the services that are provided by both levels, (3) using the Internet, look up the state and local health departments in your state and provide an overview of their activities, and (4) decide on where you are going to apply and explain your decision.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO TWO
You have been assigned as an intern at FEMA for the summer. You are not familiar with this governmental organization but want to be familiar with their mission and activities. Prior to your start date.
ACTIVITY
Perform an Internet search and prepare a report for the class on FEMA and their activities. Be specific about their role in the healthcare system.
CASE SCENARIO THREE
You are thinking about continuing your education but are not sure what area of healthcare is of interest to you. Your friend just obtained her master of public health. Before you decide what degree you want to obtain, you think you should make contact with your local public health department.
ACTIVITY
Visit your state's health department website and find your local public department. Make contact with them to find out what activities they perform for the county. Visit their website or call the department and speak to an employee. Write up a report on your findings.
CASE SCENARIO FOUR
You have decided you would like to become a federal government worker in the healthcare industry but are unsure of which organization would be of interest to you.
ACTIVITY
Select three of the federal government organizations identified in this chapter and provide a summary of their activities.
You will be graduating from college soon with a degree in healthcare management. You are considering different career choices and would like to work for the government. You are thinking of applying to both state and local health departments but are unsure of what types of activities you may be involved with as a healthcare manager.
ACTIVITY
(1) Discuss the role that state and local health departments have in health care, (2) identify the services that are provided by both levels, (3) using the Internet, look up the state and local health departments in your state and provide an overview of their activities, and (4) decide on where you are going to apply and explain your decision.
RESPONSES
CASE SCENARIO TWO
You have been assigned as an intern at FEMA for the summer. You are not familiar with this governmental organization but want to be familiar with their mission and activities. Prior to your start date.
ACTIVITY
Perform an Internet search and prepare a report for the class on FEMA and their activities. Be specific about their role in the healthcare system.
CASE SCENARIO THREE
You are thinking about continuing your education but are not sure what area of healthcare is of interest to you. Your friend just obtained her master of public health. Before you decide what degree you want to obtain, you think you should make contact with your local public health department.
ACTIVITY
Visit your state's health department website and find your local public department. Make contact with them to find out what activities they perform for the county. Visit their website or call the department and speak to an employee. Write up a report on your findings.
CASE SCENARIO FOUR
You have decided you would like to become a federal government worker in the healthcare industry but are unsure of which organization would be of interest to you.
ACTIVITY
Select three of the federal government organizations identified in this chapter and provide a summary of their activities.
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