HLT 314V Week 4 Discussion 1

Describe the role that professional health care organizations and societies play in (1) monitoring quality care, (2) disseminating preventative health care measures, and (3) the public’s health care literacy? Select one of the three areas above and discuss established or proposed standards that assist in explaining the role of professional health care organizations and societies.

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The role that professional health care organizations and societies play in monitoring quality care

Introduction

It’s a well-established fact in the health care industry that the quality of care provided by professionals is directly related to the level of training they receive. It’s also known that there is no evidence that licensed professionals can guarantee better health outcomes than unlicensed laypeople who take a few classes and practice some basic techniques. However, professional organizations do not exist solely as a means for laypeople or medical students to learn about licensing requirements or seek out opportunities for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and other support staff members. Rather, their primary function is research and improvement in terms of evidence-based practices (EBP).

The primary role of professional health care organizations and societies is to research and improve evidence-based practices.

As you might imagine, professional health care organizations and societies do not have any direct accountability to any government body. They are not required to provide legal protection for their members; however, they may choose to do so if they wish.

The primary role of professional health care organizations and societies is to research and improve evidence-based practices within their specific field(s). This includes providing information on best practices in different areas such as patient safety or infection control. Professional associations also provide education on topics such as ethics or malpractice law so that members can better understand their roles in health care delivery systems around the world.

Professional health care organizations and societies are not accountable to any government body.

Professional health care organizations and societies are not accountable to any government body. Instead, they are self-regulating and may or may not provide legal protection for their members. They limit the number of professionals who can join each organization to ensure that quality care is provided by those who have completed appropriate training, received appropriate certification or licensure and paid membership fees.

Professional health care organizations and societies may or may not provide legal protection for their members.

Professional health care organizations and societies may or may not provide legal protection for their members. The type of legal protection they provide to their members depends on the organization’s bylaws, which are created by each professional society in order to protect its members’ rights and interests.

The following types of legal protections can be found in different professional societies:

• Liability insurance – A policy that covers damages resulting from negligence or other wrongdoing on the part of an individual or another party (such as a doctor). This type of coverage protects those who use your services from financial losses caused by claims made against them by patients who have been injured while under treatment by you; it also protects you if another member sues because he/she was injured while using one of your services.

• Professional liability insurance – A policy that provides coverage for all types of actions brought against a practitioner during his/her career; this type does not require any additional information about who is responsible for providing this protection (whether it be yourself personally or another person).

Professional health care organizations and societies limit the number of professionals who can join each organization.

Professional health care organizations and societies limit the number of professionals who can join each organization. They may or may not provide legal protection for their members, but the primary role of these groups is to research and improve evidence-based practices.

Professional organizations also allow for a variety of roles within them: some focus on teaching, others on research; some exist solely online while others require participation in face-to-face meetings.

Takeaway:

As you can see, there is a lot of variation in the way that professional health care organizations and societies are governed. Some are non-profit, while others are for-profit entities. Some have membership requirements, while others do not. The moral obligations of each organization will vary depending on its structure—and these differences can make a big difference in how they interact with their members!

The takeaway here is that we need to be careful about what kinds of standards and practices we expect from these organizations as they continue to grow in size and influence within our society and medical system.

Conclusion

We believe that the future of health care lies not with the government or private insurance companies, but in collaboration between professionals and patients. By encouraging shared decision-making and self-care, we can improve access to high quality services while helping our communities weather the challenges they face today.