The document outlines the requirements for evaluating a DHHS policy's impact on healthcare, including data monitoring for policy outcomes and the need for collaborative team efforts in reporting findings. It emphasizes the necessity of monitoring medical errors and integrating healthcare competencies into staff education. Key characters involved are Timothy Kohl from DHHS, and Tiffany Halpert, Ken Bloom, and Ronald Baxter from Bright Road Health Care System, each with distinct roles and backgrounds.

1. You will summarize the possible impact of the DHHS’ policy in
a discussion board post. Make sure to list the data required to
monitor outcomes of policies within the Health Care. You must
also respond to 2 of your peers' posts and make sure to
reference any outside sources you may have used in your
assignment post
Navigate 2 Scenario for Health Policy
Episode 4: Evaluating a Health Care Policy
Overview
In this Navigate 2 Scenario, you are responsible for examining
the DHHS’ evaluation of the policy and how it may impact the
Health Care System. You will then work with a team to
determine the best way to monitor the implementation of policy
within the
Health Care
System and report it to the DHHS. Specifically, how they:
Monitor and report medical errors to the Department of Health
and Human
Use root cause analysis on a certain percentage of
Track and report patient outcomes focused on the clinical
problems identified in the
National Health Care
Quality Report (
http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/qrdr10.htm (Links to an external
site.)
).

2. Integrate the 5 health care profession core competencies into
staff education and track
Establish a no-blame
Assignment
You will summarize the possible impact of the DHHS’ policy in
a discussion board post. Make sure to list the data required to
monitor outcomes of policies within the Health Care. You must
also respond to 2 of your peers' posts and make sure to
reference any outside sources you may have used in your
assignment post.
Learning Objectives for this LearnScapes scenario
Analyze how such various applications of the law affect
decisions in the development and operation of a health care
Use technology and information resources to research issues in
health care policy, law, and ethics.
LearnScape 4 Characters
Timothy Kohl, Staff member at DHHS
Timothy is in his mid-50s, and has been with DHHS for more
than 20 years. His main focus is health policy. Timothy consults
with staff in various departments and agencies to work out how
health care law should be written and then implemented. He will

3. work extensively with the student to determine what data is
needed to stay in compliance.
Tiffany Halpert, Chief of Medical Staff of Bright Road Health
Care System
Tiffany is a physician in her early 40’s. She is bright, funny,
and very direct. Her current responsibilities include care
management and organizational performance for the Health Care
System including medical management, care coordination, case
management and management engineering. She is an internist,
just beginning her term as Chief of Medical staff.
Ken Bloom, Chief Nursing Officer of Bright Road Health Care
System
Ken is in his mid-40s, and has held various positions of nursing
departments in both small and large medical facilities. At Bright
Road, he began his career in an urgent care facility, where he
saw a lot of elderly patients. He had a natural inclination for
assisting elderly patients, so he shifted his focus to geriatric
care and took a position at one of the largest hospitals in the
system as a geriatric care nurse. He’s sympathetic, kind, and
passionate about a nurse’s ability to positively impact patient
care.
Ronald Baxter, Chief Administrator Officer of Bright Road
Health Care System
Ron is in his late 50s. He’s boisterous and direct. He has been
the Chief Administrative officer for Bright Road Health Care
for about a year. Ron is fairly new to health care in general,
having been in the industry for only 5 years. Prior to joining
Bright Road, Ron held various positions in
software

4. corporations throughout the United States. Because of this
broad experience and bold communication style, Ron brings an
interesting and refreshing viewpoint to the team.