Question

The course in general is Healthcare Administration Capstone, and my project I have been working on is Sentara Norfolk General Hospital: Expansion of the emergency Department As with any project, it is important to look at the finished product and think about what you have learned and ways to improve. Think about your experiences in the program and the final project process for this course. In the discussion, consider the following: •What are the key takeaways that you can apply to the real-world experience of completing future projects in the field? How does your experience in this course help you apply for jobs in the field?

Answer 1

What are the key takeaways that you can apply to the real-world experience of completing future projects in the field?

1. The emergency departments of most hospitals operate 24 hours a day, although staffing levels may be varied in an attempt to reflect patient volume. So the infrastructure & staffing has to be adequate.

2. An ED requires different equipment and different approaches than most other hospital divisions. Patients frequently arrive with unstable conditions, and so must be treated quickly. They may be unconscious, and information such as their medical history, allergies, and blood type may be unavailable. ED staff are trained to work quickly and effectively even with minimal information.

3. ED staff have much in common with ambulance and fire crews, combat medics, search and rescue teams, and disaster response teams.

4. Because time is such an essential factor in emergency treatment, EDs typically have their own diagnostic equipment to avoid waiting for equipment installed elsewhere in the hospital. Nearly all have radiographic examination rooms staffed by dedicated Radiographer, and many now have full radiology facilities including CT scanners and ultrasonography equipment.

How does your experience in this course help you apply for jobs in the field?

My experience as an Emergency Physician helps me to often treat patients who have life-threatening conditions. My primary job function is to stabilize patients and refer them to the appropriate medical departments.

My inter department working experience helps me to do that.

My other duties include doing medical tests, performing follow-up visits, and creating treatment plans.