AMT2 Task 3 1
WGU Amt2 Service Line Development Task
3 Graded A+
AMT2 Task 3
AMT2 Service Line Development
, AMT2 Task 3 2
A.
A trend current trend that could affect Trinity Community Hospital is the growing use of
electronic medical records. EMRs are not a new concept, but the benefits of having medical
records digitally available are becoming more apparent as companies across the nation continue
to implement them. Another trend that could affect Trinity Community Hospital is value-based
healthcare. This type of payment model provides payment and incentives to physicians and
hospitals that are based on the quality of care provided instead of paying based on the number of
patients treated. Healthcare staffing shortage is also a current trend. The population is aging and
needing more care, but there are not enough nurses and physicians available to meet the demand.
A.1.
The implementation of electronic medical records improve the delivery of care and the
patient experience at Trinity Community Hospital. With Trinity Community Hospital expanding,
the implementation of electronic medical records was necessary to allow providers across all
systems of care to communicate and share information about patients. The implementation of
EMRs has increased information availability for providers. This has allowed providers to
develop more effective treatment plans for patients which has improved the coordination and
delivery of care.
Value-based healthcare also has a positive impact on the delivery of healthcare at Trinity
Community Hospital. Providers are treating patients for illnesses and injuries faster and helping
patients achieve health with fewer visits. Chronic diseases are also being managed better and, in
some cases, prevented. Because of this, providers are more efficient and experiencing greater
WGU Amt2 Service Line Development Task
3 Graded A+
AMT2 Task 3
AMT2 Service Line Development
, AMT2 Task 3 2
A.
A trend current trend that could affect Trinity Community Hospital is the growing use of
electronic medical records. EMRs are not a new concept, but the benefits of having medical
records digitally available are becoming more apparent as companies across the nation continue
to implement them. Another trend that could affect Trinity Community Hospital is value-based
healthcare. This type of payment model provides payment and incentives to physicians and
hospitals that are based on the quality of care provided instead of paying based on the number of
patients treated. Healthcare staffing shortage is also a current trend. The population is aging and
needing more care, but there are not enough nurses and physicians available to meet the demand.
A.1.
The implementation of electronic medical records improve the delivery of care and the
patient experience at Trinity Community Hospital. With Trinity Community Hospital expanding,
the implementation of electronic medical records was necessary to allow providers across all
systems of care to communicate and share information about patients. The implementation of
EMRs has increased information availability for providers. This has allowed providers to
develop more effective treatment plans for patients which has improved the coordination and
delivery of care.
Value-based healthcare also has a positive impact on the delivery of healthcare at Trinity
Community Hospital. Providers are treating patients for illnesses and injuries faster and helping
patients achieve health with fewer visits. Chronic diseases are also being managed better and, in
some cases, prevented. Because of this, providers are more efficient and experiencing greater
