The following is a brief introduction to the topic:
Recent years have seen a significant shift in the US healthcare sector due to several factors. This includes an increasing aging population and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, as well as advances in technology. This has led to an evolution in the delivery of healthcare, with more emphasis placed on outpatient treatment than traditional hospital care. It is therefore more important than ever to develop healthcare facilities designed to adapt quickly changing healthcare requirements. The proposal will recommend a type of facility for healthcare, the services and healthcare provided and also the staff who would work there.
The type of facility recommended
Ambulatory care centers are the type of facility that is recommended. The facility provides outpatient care and diagnostics, such as urgent care, lab testing, imaging, and preventive health care. Patients who need medical care but don’t require hospitalization will find ambulatory care centers to be a convenient and cost-effective alternative. The ambulatory care center can be tailored to the specific needs of a patient population, whether it is geriatric or pediatric care, specialty care, etc.
Health Care Delivery Services
This center offers a wide range of services including urgent care and management for chronic diseases. The services of preventive care will include regular physical examinations, screenings for health, and vaccinations. The services of urgent care will cover minor injuries or illnesses such as strains, sprains or colds. The chronic disease management service will provide ongoing care to patients who have conditions like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. This center will provide diagnostics, including imaging and laboratory services.
The type of personnel and their credentials required
Staff members in an ambulatory center include medical assistants and administrative personnel. Support staff will also be needed. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals will be included in the list of healthcare providers. Healthcare providers will be assisted by medical assistants with administrative and patient care tasks. Administrative staff includes receptionists and coders. Staff support will consist of janitorial and security staff.
The state in which the proposed facility is located requires healthcare providers to hold the proper credentials and licenses to practice medicine. Physicians are required to have a degree in medicine and must be licensed by their state’s medical board. Nurse practitioners must have a master’s degree in nursing and be licensed by the state nursing board. Physician assistants must have a master’s degree in physician assistant studies and be licensed by the state medical board.
The medical assistant does not need to be certified, however. Medical billing and coding certification may be needed for administrative staff such as receptionists. Staff who work in support roles, such as janitorial and security staff, are not required to be licensed or certified.
The conclusion of the article is:
The proposed facility will be an ambulatory healthcare center, which provides services such as preventive healthcare, urgent healthcare, and chronic diseases management. Staffed by medical assistants and other support staff with appropriate credentials and licensure, the facility will include healthcare professionals, medical assistants and administrative staff. Ambulatory care centers are a great way to address the changing needs in healthcare. They provide cost-effective outpatient services that meet specific needs.