Abstract
This paper examines the operation of a clinic that serves the needs of patients in a heavily populated urban area in South America. The paper discusses how the clinic provides preventive infant care and family planning services. The operation of the clinic is hampered by a new paperwork system and by a doctor who allows personal beliefs to interfere with his work; this paper makes recommendations on how to deal with these difficulties.

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"In this case, it would appear that the people involved in administering and operating the clinic are failing to connect with the needs of the people that it is intended to serve. Not only are they failing to meet the needs of these people, but it also seems as if they are deliberately putting obstacles in the paths of those individuals who would care for them. Although this clinic would meet with greater success by using a more streamlined approach to administrative tasks, it might be possible to question how the people involved in running the clinic would measure success. Clearly the term "success" would be defined differently by the..."

Tags:clinic, nursing, case

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This paper describes a business plan to establish a teen pregnancy clinic. According to the paper, the Bay Shore Health Department's goal is to assure the well-being of the community by providing different clinics that will ensure prevention, promotion, and treatment of diseases to preserve the health of the residents of the community. The business plan proposes an addition of a Teen Pregnancy Clinic (TPC), which will have the responsibility to provide complete obstetrical care services to teenaged pregnant clients.

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"The mission of the Bay Shore Health Department is to assure the well-being of the community by providing different clinics that will ensure prevention, promotion, and treatment of diseases to preserve the health of the residents of the community. The business plan proposes an addition of a Teen Pregnancy Clinic (TPC), which will have the responsibility to provide complete obstetrical care services to teenaged pregnant clients. The TPC will be comprised of a staff of professionals that will provide pregnant teenagers with medical birth preparedness, counseling, and..."

Tags:teen, pregnancy, clinic

Abstract
This paper discusses the legal aspects of a sports medicine clinic for which the clinic or its physicians could be liable.

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"Sports medicine is the study and practice of medical principles related to the science of sports focusing on the areas of injury, diagnosis and treatment, injury prevention and training athletic performance related to sports. This plan for the Athletic Science Sports Medicine Clinic which will promote athletic training services to include training in exercise workouts, sports nutrition and sports psychology addresses the Clinic's legal liability with respect to the medical aspects of the Clinic's services. At the same time, it will acknowledge and address the..."

Tags:sports medicine, clinic, legal, litigation, sports law

Abstract
A marketing plan for an Indian tribal health services diabetes clinic.

From the Paper
"A Diabetes Clinic is planned for implementation by an Indian Tribal Health Services organization. Tribal health service organizations largely are independent of the United States Indian Health Service (USIHS) with respect to funding and program implementation although cooperation between USIHS and tribal health service organizations frequently occurs. The Diabetes Clinic for which this marketing plan is developed represents an independent initiative by an Indian Tribal Health Services organization that is a component organization of a specific tribe..."

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Abstract
This proposal concerns the introduction of a diabetes IT program for the Cleveland Clinic, following a successful eClinic initiative to involve patients in their heart care. The product presented in this paper is a home health care diabetes monitor which is web-based, but uses some of the digital download capabilities of common glucose testers. This paper demonstrates that the patient's closer monitoring will result in better outcomes and a better financial picture for the Cleveland Clinic. The writer concludes that the adoption of a diabetes home monitoring system will bring benefits to all concerned, and help the Clinic to meet and expand its mission. By insuring patient compliance through feedback to the patient, his/her family, and the healthcare professionals, the patient not only improves his/her outcome, but also reduces costs to the healthcare system.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Cleveland Clinic
Achieving the Overall Business Plan of the Organization
Diabetes Monitoring will Strengthen this Institution
Using IT Tools will Strengthen Loyalty to the Clinic
Positive Partnering with the Patient and the Clinic's Staff
Patient Outcomes are Improved
Quality
Staff is Competent to Use the Technology
Organization is Ready to Employ this Technology
Improving Access and Service to Patients
Safety
The Technology Facilitates Providing a Safe Workplace
Integration/Implementation
Conclusion

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"Diabetes monitoring at home is a logical extension of the work done at the Cleveland Clinic. That is because our institution serves patients who are obese, who have vascular problems, and who have other results of diabetes. By reaching out to the community and helping diabetes sufferers, we offer both a continuation of their treatment in the Clinic, as well as an early-warning method which ties those patients to our institution.
"By tending to those patients within our capitated health plan, we can assure better compliance, and therefore lower patient costs. Given that the greater Cleveland area is home to 1.1 million people, and the number of diabetics is estimated at 44,000 people . This means that the Cleveland Clinic can offer outpatient services using IT which improve our overall market coverage and improves patient care."

Tags:treatment, patients, self-monitoring, healthcare, professionals

Abstract
This paper examines the challenges being faced by the Belleview Clinic, which serves citizens who are disadvantaged in terms of medical insurance and face AIDS/HIV infection or other chronic conditions. The paper underscores the funding and training issues the clinic must deal with in order to remain operational. In particular, the training aspect of the clinic is by far the most serious, and the paper highlights the various issues involved, such as lack of incentive for further professional development and the fact that many of the staff members are in training themselves. Changes are suggested for addressing the training issues at the clinic, which will initially require considerable guidance in their implementation. The paper concludes by stating that with the correct approach it is possible to create a Clinic that provides high-level healthcare.

From the Paper
"The Clinic is staffed by a team of permanent senior personnel members, who also form the management team, in addition to temporary staff. The temporary staff are generally nurses and other medical personnel in training for careers at hospitals or private practices. The formal, theoretical training program for these personnel is supplied by the hospital, with little or indeed no involvement by the senior personnel at the Clinic itself. As such, it is expected that personnel arriving at the Clinic will learn simply by practicing their daily healthcare duties during the year of internship that they spend there."

Tags:healthcare, AIDS/HIV, hospital administration, health insurance

Abstract
This paper explains that the authors of the clinical study titled "The Overcrowded Clinic" observe that, while the clinic offered adequate family planning services to the target community it failed to do so because of a variety of competing factors. The author points out that these factors include staff apathy, under-staffing and poor client management. The paper states that logistical functioning of any medical clinic is an essential part of the overall effectiveness of the clinic the treatment and to the positive experience of the patients.

From the Paper
"This paper examines the clinical study titled "The Overcrowded Clinic". In this work, the authors observe that while the clinic offered adequate family planning services to the target community, it failed to do so because of a variety of competing factors including staff apathy, under-staffing, and poor client management. The logistical functioning of any medical clinic is an essential part of the overall effectiveness of the clinic, the treatment, and to the positive experience of the patients. Ultimately, if the processes and flow of the clinic are ill conceived, poorly executed, or prove to be inadequate for the needs of the patient volume, that clinic cannot succeed in the core mission of every medical institution: to provide the best and most conscientious care for its patients."

Tags:literature, review, healthcare

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This paper describes the full scope and plan for a preoperative clinic including deliverables, milestones, and exclusions of implementing a preoperative clinic within a hospital. The paper discusses how effective risk control is an essential part to project management and is imperative for the preoperative clinic project to be a success. The creation of a work breakdown structure that outlines the tasks and milestones as well as a timeline is an important step in meeting this goal. This gives the project manager and other key individuals, a tool to judge the progress of the project and identify, assess, and control potential risks that may arise throughout the life cycle of the project. Five specific risks for the preoperative clinic are identified.

Table of Contents:
Project Plan Overview
Project Description
Problem/result Statement
Mission Justification
High-level Scope
Measurement Strategies
Best Practices
Key Learning Points
Task and Risk Management Plan
Tasks and Milestones
Task/Milestone Table
Project Risks
Risk Impact
Risk Impact Table
Mitigation Strategies
Mitigation Strategies Table
Change Mangement Plan
Key Learning Points
Project Plan Forecast
Communications Plan
Communications Plan Table
Time Forecast
Project Closure Process
Project Audit Process
Budget Estimates Table
Forecasted Project Outcomes
Key Learning Points
Conclusion
References

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"At Sanford, surgical patients, with the exception of inpatients, are called a few days prior to surgery by surgical case managers to obtain medical history, medication list, pre-operative physical information, and to provide education. However, with the growing number of surgeries, problems such as cardiac and pulmonary risk factors are not always identified far enough in advance to obtain tests needed for surgical clearance. This leads to cancellations the day of surgery which is not optimal for the patient or the hospital.
"The creation of a four room, preoperative clinic within the surgical tower can reduce many of these bottlenecks. The four room clinic will be built in the existing shell storage space. The rooms will be built to the same specifications in terms of size, lighting, and furnishings as the existing consult rooms with the exception that a computer will be placed in each room to obtain medical information. The preoperative clinic would be open Monday through Friday from 0600 to 1830. It will be manned by a secretary, surgical case manager, and a hospitalist. An anesthesiologist will be available for consults upon request. Patients will be seen within two to four weeks prior to the scheduled surgery.
"When patients arrive, they would fill out a medical, surgical, and medication questionnaire. The case manager would review the information with the patient and obtain any additional information needed. The patient will be educated regarding the surgery such as what to expect, pre and postoperative instructions, pain management, and any special needs such as crutch walking. Any questions, concerns, or anxieties would also be addressed. The patient would then see the hospitalist, who would do the preoperative exam and order any tests or consults needed to clear the patient for surgery."

Tags:medical patient surgery, risk management, project management

Abstract
The writer of this paper proposes a marketing plan for the Castlerock Veterinary Clinic in Maine. According to the author, from being the leading facility in the area, the clinic has seen a gradual decline and is now in need of revitalization. The writer gives an overview of the clinic and discusses the key issues facing it in its quest to regain its market status. The writer also discusses the strong and weak points of the practice and finally makes a number of recommendations that, in his opinion, will help reverse the downward trend of the clinic's business.

Table of Contents:
Overview
Key Issues
Discussion of Key Issues
T.O.W.S. Analysis
Threats
Opportunities
Weaknesses
Strengths
Recommendations
Justifications/Rationale
Obstacles/Risks
Bibliography

From the Paper
"Because of the friendship and the long-term business relationship that exists between the clinics, competitive advertising has been considered inappropriate in the veterinary community. Advertising is crucial for consumers to learn more about an organization and its products and services. Advertising allow consumers to become more aware of the organization, build a reputation within the market, and create a preference amongst consumers. Because Castlerock wants to maintain their relationship with the other clinics, failing to advertise keeps the organization from gaining a competitive advantage within the market."

Tags:animals, pet lovers, examination rooms, operating rooms, boarding grooming training

Abstract
The paper shows how the Public Mind Health Clinic organization seeks to actively promote the presence and consistent practice of ethics in its work. The paper analyzes the organizational methods of being ethical and identifies what type of organization the clinic aspires to be. The paper also looks at the clinic's mission and vision statements and organizational culture and then discusses how the management will lead the employees towards ethical behavior that will ensure that top quality care will be delivered to the clients.

Outline:
Introduction
The Organization
Mission Statement
Values Statement
Public Mind Health Clinic Code of Ethics
Organizational Culture
Conclusive Leadership and Oversight

From the Paper
"When engaged in business, there are innumerable choices which may be made in the pursuit of profit. These choices are often regulated by established rules and procedures, with set means of solving infractions. However, some behaviors and activities are not listed within the concrete rules of an organization, as they are not necessarily illegal, but nonetheless may be improper. Within the gray area where the rules fail to cover but seemingly some sense of obligation exists is where ethics come into play. For a company to be ethical a number of initiatives must be followed. However, the presence of equity, honesty, and transparency are often the three primary characteristics exhibited by organizations which effectively employ ethics in the workplace, as Public Mind Health Clinic undoubtedly exhibits."

Tags:mission, vision, organizational, culture, management, conduct, respect, dignity, integrity