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Course Design GuideCollege of Natural SciencesHCS/430 Version 5Legal Issues in health Cargon formula and Compliance Copyright 2012, 2011, 2009, 2006, 2004 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course covers the broad range of topics modify by health law and regulation ranging from patient rights to corporate responsibilities. Public and private health plow regulatory agencies be examined as well as their encroachment on the operation of health share as a business. Legal issues ranging from professional malpractice to corporate wrongdoing are also discussed. PoliciesFaculty and students/learners leave behind be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the undermentioned two documents University policies You must(prenominal) be logged into the student website to control this document. Instructor policies This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are plain to change. Be sure to evidence the policies at the beginning of separately(prenominal) class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.Course Materials Fremgen, B. F. (2012). medical checkup law and ethics An interactive look at the decision, dilemmas, and regulations in healthcare practice today (4th ed. ). Upper Saddle River, NJ Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Software This course volition require the purpose of the Microsoft Office software listed in the University of Phoenix Hardware/Software Agreement. If you have questions regarding the wrong of this agreement, please contact your academic counselor. workweek One The Legal Environment of the health Care exertion Details collectable PointsObjectives 1. 1 Relate the general nature, sources, and functions of the law to the health care indust ry. 1. 2 secern the political and other agencies that tinct the health care industry and the regulatory scheme they administer. 1. 3 collapse the regulatory issues and trends that impact the health care industry. 1. 4 Explain the function and process of individual and organisational licensure, accreditation, certification, and authorization. training immortalize the Week One Read Me First. knowledge Read Ch. 1 of Medical integrity and Ethics. Reading Read Ch. 2 of Medical lawfulness and Ethics. Reading Read Ch. 3 of Medical right and Ethics. Participation/weekly sum-up embark in class word of honor. for each one retort should be degree Celsius+ words for substance points. The weekly digest should be degree centigrade+ words. 4 days out of 7 . 52 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions, at that place are three DQs each must be between 200-300 words There leave be points deducted if each DQs are not within the word count (200-300 words). * Wednesday, Thursday,Friday . 06. 04. 4 acquirement Team InstructionsWeekly Team check reassessment the Week One objectives and discuss insights and questions that may have arisen. encyclopedism Team InstructionsAssignment Submit the Team gainsay and describe how each team member will work towards developing a finish carre quaternity in week five (5). Monday 1. 00 IndividualArticle or Case legality Search Note If an assignment is late, it will be subject to a 10% PER DAY deduction, no wallpapers are accepted later cardinal days. Find an article or a current heavy case that involves one of the following issues I strongly uggest you use the following as topic headings so that I can follow your paper, convey A critical regulatory issue in health careA critical regulatory issue specific to institutional health careWrite a 700- to 1,050-word analysis of the article or the legal case that explains how the issue relates to the nature, sources, and functions of the law. Monday 10 Week Two Contract and Criminal Law in Health CareLabor Laws Impacting Health Care Organizations and Individuals Details Due Points Objectives 1 2. Identify the various components of twist law that professionals in the health care industry must understand to avoid violations. 2. 6 Recognize the elements of enforceable contracts and the types of contracts that are applicable to health care providers. 2. 7 Describe how equal-employment opportunity laws are applied to ensure an equitable workplace. 2. 8 Define the health and safeguard laws that must be applied by health care organizations and providers in ensuring a safe and creative workplace. Reading Read the Week Two Read Me First. Reading Read Ch. of Medical Law and Ethics. Reading Read Ch. 8 of Medical Law and Ethics. Reading Read this weeks Electronic unobtrusiveness Readings. Participation/weekly summary Participate in class discussion. Each response should be 100+ words for substance points. The weekly summary should be 100+ words. 4 days out of 7 . 70 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions, There are three DQs each must be between 200-300 words There will be points deducted if each DQs are not within the word count (200-300 words). Wednesday, Thursday,Friday . 5. 75. 75 information Team InstructionsWeekly Team Review Review the Week Two objectives and discuss insights and questions that may have arisen. Learning Team Instructions Submit the Learning Team Charter Monday 1. 00 Learning TeamEmployee enchiridion Nondiscrimination Progress Summary Submit a progress summary for the Employee Handbook Nondiscrimination assignment. Summarize, in approximately 350 words, the teams progress on the assignment. Address the following in your summaryWhich team members are responsible for which deliverables?What has worked well? What challenges have you encountered? How did you overcome those challenges? Will you change anything slightly the way you are w orking(a) together or approaching the assignment? Why or wherefore not? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Monday 5. 00 IndividualRegulatory government place Paper Note If an assignment is late, it will be subject to a 10% PER DAY deduction, no papers are accepted aft(prenominal) four days. Read the instructions in the University of Phoenix Material Regulatory Agency Paper, and select one plectrum to complete the assignment.Select and complete one of the following assignments- Option 1 Health Care Segment Agency PaperResource Regulatory Agency Paper Grading Criteria * Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that identifies a governmental or other deputation, such as JCAHO, that governs the health care industry or a particular fraction of the industry. Answer the following questions about your chosen agency * What is the agencys structure? * What is the organizations effect on health care? * What is an example of the agency carrying out its duties? What regulatory a uthority does the agency have in relation to health care? * What is the agencys process for accreditation, certification, and authorization? assert at least two sources. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. - Option 2 Prison Health Care Agency Paper Resource Regulatory Agency Paper Grading CriteriaIdentify a governmental agency that regulates prison health care. Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that explains the role and impact of the agency on prison healthcare.Answer the following questions about your chosen agency * What is the agencys role? * What is the agencys impact on health care? * What is an example of the agency carrying out its duties? * What regulatory authority does the agency have in relation to health care? * What is the agencys process for accreditation, certification, and authorization? * * lift at least two sources. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Monday 20 - - - Week tether organisational and Professional Responsibility/Liabi lity Details Due Points Objectives 2 3. 9 Describe the elements of negligence and wise to(p) torts that could bring financial obligation to health care organizations and individuals. 3. 10 Identify principles of agency law that impact responsibility and accountability in health care organizations. 3. 1 Describe standards of care and potential liability for health care professionals and organizations. 3. 12 Analyze appropriate ongoing risk management and quality say-so programs for health care. Reading Read the Week Three Read Me First. Reading Read Ch. 6 of Medical Law and Ethics. Reading Read Ch. 9 of Medical Law and Ethics. Reading Read this weeks Electronic set aside Readings. Participation/weekly summary Participate in class discussion. Each response should be 100+ words for substance points.The weekly summary should be 100+ words. 4 days out of 7 1. 00 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions, There are three DQs each must be between 200- 300 words There will be points deducted if each DQs are not within the word count (200-300 words). Wednesday, Thursday,Friday . 75. 75. 75 Nongraded Activities and PreparationWeek Four Preparation Begin working on the Week Four assignments. Learning Team InstructionsWeekly Team Review Review the Week Three objectives and discuss insights and questions that may have arisen. Learning TeamEmployee Handbook Nondiscrimination Section Create the Equal-employment opportunity laws section and the Health and safety laws section of the employee handbook, which must be between 1,400 to 1,750 words get along. Include answers to the following questions What nondiscrimination issues must be addressed? What should the organizations position be in response to nondiscrimination issues? How might the nondiscrimination policy and health and safety laws impact the organizations liability? How might the nondiscrimination policy and health and safety laws impact employees?How will you address s tate and national laws regarding nondiscrimination and health and safety laws in your handbook sections? What are roughly ethical considerations involved in the design of these sections? What are some criminal law issues to consider in relationship to equal-employment opportunity laws and health and safety laws? What is your responsibility in regards to criminal law? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Submit the assignment. 10 - -Week Four Health Care Issues in the Relationships of Providers, Third-Party Payers, and Patients Details Due Points Objectives 3 4. 13 Describe legal issues and applicable laws that apply to and regulate managed care. 4. 14 Describe state and federal statutory and regulatory enactments relative to patients rights and responsibilities. 4. 15 Identify principles of patient consent and the resulting implications for the health care industry. 4. 16 Identify the status of physicians rights and responsibilities in the delivery of health care. Reading Read the Week Four Read Me First. Reading Read Ch. 4 of Medical Law and Ethics. Reading Read Ch. 5 of Medical Law and Ethics. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation/weekly summary Participate in class discussion. Each response should be 100+ words for substance points. The weekly summary should be 100+ words. 4 days out of 7 1. 00 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions, There are three DQs each must be between 200-300 words There will be points deducted if each DQs are not within the word count (200-300 words). Wednesday, Thursday,Friday . 4. 04. 06 Learning Team InstructionsWeekly Team Review Review the Week Four objectives and discuss insights and questions that may have arisen. Learning TeamHuman Resources Presentation Outline Complete a slide-by-slide outline of your Human Resources Presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Consider the layout and the verbalizers notes for each slide in addition to the wording on the slide. Include the following in your outline On each slide, * list the main topics. list two or three subtopics. * In the speakers note section, * describe the layout or appearance of the slide. nclude a brief description of the textbook the speaker notes will contain. 5 IndividualProfessional Regulation and Criminal Liability Paper Note If an assignment is late, it will be subject to a 10% PER DAY deduction, no papers are accepted after four days. Research your states statutes that regulate health care professionals, including licensure, credentialing, certification, and registration requirements. In addition, look for areas of potential criminal liability relating to these procedures, as well as professional misconduct.Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that summarizes your findings in relation to one type of health care professional, such as a physician, accommodate, pharmacist, or nurse practitioner. Include the following components * Iidentifies state statu tes that regulate health care professionals. * Relates areas of potential criminal liability to regulations, as well as professional misconduct. * Iidentifies the civil complaint process for patients or consumers to use in the issue of suspected professional misconduct or incompetence. Explains the role of the respective regulatory agencies in investigating allegations and find out and applying any appropriate disciplinary action. * Identifies potential criminal liabilities for the health care professional that are associate to abuses perpetrated in practices involving these procedures, as well as professional misconduct. * Describes appropriate risk management strategies and quality boldness programs to reduce the risk of liability and negligence. Explains the process to follow in the event that criminal charges were filed for the described criminal behavior.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. 30 - - Week Five Legal Issues in Information and Technology charge D etails Due Points Objectives 4 5. 17 Explain the components and implications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 5. 18 Identify all statutory, regulatory, and common law requirements of confidentiality in the health care industry. 5. 19 Explain legal and ethical obligations relating to the documentation, retention, storage, and use of medical records. . 20 Analyze the legal and ethical implications of using technology or informatics in the health care industry. Reading Read the Week Five Read Me First. Reading Read Ch. 10 of Medical Law and Ethics. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation no(prenominal) IN THIS WEEK Just the Zip thread for attendance Discussion Questions NONE IN THIS WEEK Learning Team InstructionsLearning Team Evaluation Submit the Learning Team Evaluation. Each team member must submit a separate copy to the instructor. Learning TeamHuman Resources Presentation As senior members of the h uman resources team, you have been asked to give a presentation on the state of the union to the wag of directors. The presentation must include past, present, and emerging legal issues. Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with detailed speaker notes summarizing your findings to the board. Use complete sentences, with correct grammar and punctuation, to fully explain each slide as if you were giving an in person presentation.In your presentation, include at least two main points for each of the following bulletsState and federal statutory and regulatory enactments related to patients rights and responsibilitiesCurrent principles of patient consent and the resulting implications for the health care industryThe current state and future trends of physicians rights and responsibilities in the delivery of health careCurrent components and implications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Brief summary of current and future trends fo r statutory, regulatory, and common law requirements of confidentiality in he health care industryCurrent and future legal and ethical obligations relating to the documentation, retention, storage, and use of medical records * Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines. 10 - - - - - - - Points for each week below - - - Points ASSIGNMENT WK 1 WK 2 WK 3 WK 4 WK 5 Participation 0. 52 0. 70 1. 00 1. 00 DQ 1 0. 06 0. 75 0. 75 0. 04 DQ 2 0. 04 0. 75 0. 75 0. 04 DQ 3 0. 04 0. 75 0. 75 0. 06 Team Dispute 1. 00 Case Law/Individual 10. 0 Team Charter 1. 00 Regulatory Agency/Individual 20. 00 Summary of Research 5. 00 Employee Handbook 10. 00 Regulatory/Criminal/Individual 30. 00 Team PowerPoint 5. 00 Team Final Project PowerPoint 10. 00 Course point total 100 11. 66 28. 95 13. 25 36. 14 10. 00 Note If an assignment is late, it will be subject to a 10% PER DAY deduction no papers are accepted after four days. -