Assignment Task:
HSO: In the telemedicine health services organization (HSO), a significant workforce issue arises from the rapid expansion of telemedicine technology and its associated challenges, such as workforce preparedness, technology training gaps, and the burnout of healthcare professionals. As telemedicine becomes more integral to healthcare delivery, the workforce must adapt to digital tools, overcome resistance to change, and address the emotional strain caused by increased virtual patient interactions. Many healthcare workers are inadequately trained or feel underprepared to handle the technological complexities of telemedicine, exacerbating burnout and hindering optimal care delivery.
To prepare:
- Review the HSO issue you selected related to quality and accreditation.
- As you think about the selected issue, consider how it impacts various populations and how upstream factors could contribute to the issue.
The Assignment: 3 pages white paper
Draft a white paper to educate managers on the HSO issue you selected. In the white paper:
- Orient the Board to the HSO issue you researched and how it relates to quality and accreditation.
- Explain how the issue impacts the HSO.
- Analyze the relationship of the issue to diverse populations and upstream factors.
- Recommend action that the Board should consider using to address the issue within the HSO.
- Recommend strategies for monitoring the issue to maintain quality.