Part I Comparing Accreditation Standards Across Health Care Settings Standards that address appropriate documentation of patient care and effective management of health information can be found among accrediting bodies at each level of health care. While the standards cover the same area, their scope and requirements for compliance can vary widely. Review the standards for authentication (signing) and timeliness of medical record entries for acute care hospitals, ambulatory facilities, long-term care facilities and mental health hospitals. Create a table to compare and contrast the standards, select which accrediting body’s standard you would recommend if only one standard could be applied to all health care delivery systems and support the reason for your selection. where you describe the corresponding standard for each type of facility. Address these at a minimum the “criteria” below in your table: 1. Are there requirements that are the same for each standard? 2. Which clinical staffs are allowed to make entries in the medical record in each type of facility? (e.g. physician, nurse, physician assistant) 3. Which accreditation standards address the use of electronic signatures? 4. Explain how the standards differ in terms of type of the entries that should be authenticated (i.e. consultations, procedure notes, progress notes). 5. How is compliance with each standard to be evaluated (e.g. medical record audit, summary reports)? Part II Transitioning from Conditions of Participation to Joint Commission Standards A healthcare facility is interested in pursuing Joint Commission accreditation. Senior management has asked departments to submit reports about implementation of applicable Joint Commission standards in their areas of responsibility. You are the HIM director who will draft a report for implementation of procedures to comply with standards related to Information Management (IM) and Record of Care, Treatment and Services (RC). Using the terms below do an internet search to locate the standards and Condition of Participation needed. Create a document, spreadsheet or table that compares the COP and Joint Commission standards, and address differences in preparation (e.g. accreditation cycles, resources needed) and training and preparing of staff. The report should also include how compliance is reported to and monitored by the Joint Commission. Joint Commission Standard IM Joint Commission Standard RC Conditions of Participation 42 CFR 482.24 Medical Record Services Submit an Annotated Bibliography with a minimum of 4 proposed sources for your project. Remember to use sources acceptable for academic papers. (Wikipedia is not an academically acceptable source.) For guidelines on what goes into an annotated bibliography, click the linked document below. Note that your annotated bibliography should include your citation in APA format followed by: · 2-4 sentences that summarize the main idea(s) of the source.  · 1-2 sentences that evaluate th.

1. Part I Comparing Accreditation Standards Across Health Care
Settings
Standards that address appropriate documentation of patient
care and effective management of health information can be
found among accrediting bodies at each level of health care.
While the standards cover the same area, their scope and
requirements for compliance can vary widely.
Review the standards for authentication (signing) and timeliness
of medical record entries for acute care hospitals, ambulatory
facilities, long-term care facilities and mental health hospitals.
Create a table to compare and contrast the standards, select
which accrediting body’s standard you would recommend if
only one standard could be applied to all health care delivery
systems and support the reason for your selection. where you
describe the corresponding standard for each type of facility.
Address these at a minimum the “criteria” below in your table:
1. Are there requirements that are the same for each standard?
2. Which clinical staffs are allowed to make entries in the
medical record in each type of facility? (e.g. physician, nurse,
physician assistant)
3. Which accreditation standards address the use of electronic
signatures?
4. Explain how the standards differ in terms of type of the
entries that should be authenticated (i.e. consultations,
procedure notes, progress notes).
5. How is compliance with each standard to be evaluated (e.g.
medical record audit, summary reports)?
Part II Transitioning from Conditions of Participation to Joint
Commission Standards
A healthcare facility is interested in pursuing Joint Commission
accreditation. Senior management has asked departments to
submit reports about implementation of applicable Joint
Commission standards in their areas of responsibility. You are
the HIM director who will draft a report for implementation of

2. procedures to comply with standards related to Information
Management (IM) and Record of Care, Treatment and Services
(RC). Using the terms below do an internet search to locate the
standards and Condition of Participation needed. Create a
document, spreadsheet or table that compares the COP and Joint
Commission standards, and address differences in preparation
(e.g. accreditation cycles, resources needed) and training and
preparing of staff. The report should also include how
compliance is reported to and monitored by the Joint
Commission.
Joint Commission Standard IM
Joint Commission Standard RC
Conditions of Participation 42 CFR 482.24 Medical Record
Services
Submit an Annotated Bibliography with a minimum of 4
proposed sources for your project. Remember to use sources
acceptable for academic papers. (Wikipedia is not an
academically acceptable source.)
For guidelines on what goes into an annotated bibliography,
click the linked document below. Note that your annotated
bibliography should include your citation in APA format
followed by:
· 2-4 sentences that summarize the main idea(s) of the source.
· 1-2 sentences that evaluate the source.
· 1-2 sentences that reflect on how the source can be helpful in
supporting one or more points of your paper (based on your
outline).
Below is an Annotated Bibliography to go by- needs to be setup
like this
Annotated Bibliography
Acas (2016). National Living Wage. Retrieved from
http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1371
In order to prepare the necessary resources required for the

3. hiring a new employee, such as office space, the organization
must conduct several managerial procedures before the starting
day of operation. The manager must scrutinize the existing
employees by evaluating their skillfulness in handling distinct
tasks so as to determine which employee will be sacked or
deducted off some roles. This is important in determining the
new roles that should be assigned to the new employee.
Bauer, T.N. (2010). Maximizing Success. Retrieved from
https://www.shrm.org/about/foundation/products/documents/onb
oarding%20epg
-%20final.pdf
The management should prepare the workforce by clearly
depicting the benefits and profitability of founding a strong
relationship with new employees. These include unbroken
communication which supports the smooth implementation of
various constructive projects. Management advocates for a
continuous learning process amongst the employees which will
enable quick and efficient decision making processes.
Dartmouth (2009). Onboarding and Engaging New Employees.
Retrieved from
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~hrs/manager/toolkit/hiringonboardin
g/onboarding_engaging.
pdf
To onboard a particular employee for the first time in an
organization consumes the management considerable amount of
time and effort. The management is expected to inform and
psychologically prepare the existing workers who will be the
workmates of the new employee about the new recruit. This
involves sensitizing them of the recruit’s aptitudes and
weaknesses. Additionally, the management should advice the
workers to befriend the employee and establish a strong
interaction on business matters.
Isaac, L. (2016). Steps in the Recruitment Process. Retrieved
from
http://www.leoisaac.com/hrm/hrm055.htm
Before the opening day, the management conducts a process of

4. formulating a committee which is concerned with the exhaustive
review of the recruit’s job position as well as roles and tasks.
This is important since it effectively alienates any possible
confusion that might originate from clumsily composed job
specifications and roles. The management is also expected to
explain the nature of job, salary and benefits to the employee
before he/she can embark on normal business operations.
Timmes, M. (2016). Management tips for a new employee’s
first day. Retrieved from
http://www.insperity.com/blog/management-tips-for-a-new-
employees-first-day/
After the management has decided on the employee to hire, it
must conduct certain important steps which would effectively
and friendly usher in the new employee into the company. This
includes preparing a document which contains all the roles and
responsibilities that the employee is expected to operate in
conformity to. Moreover, the management is particularly
concerned with preparing the office in which the new worker
will operate. Other issues handled by management before the
opening day includes determining house allowances, medical
cover and analyzing employee’s identification as well as
authenticity.
The previous 2 assignments are attached below- for the
information you need for this annotated bibliography
assignment.
Identity Provider and Two Changes
For this work, I will focus on Aetna Insurance Company as the
service provider. Aetna is an American managed health care
company, that deals with traditional and consumer influenced
medical insurance plans. The company also provides other
related services like medical, dental, pharmaceutical, behavioral
health and long-term care.
Like any other health care provider, Aetna had some several
changes in its operations as a result of Affordable Care Act
(ACA). This act was passed in 2010. Since 2010, there have
been significance changes. The management will continue

5. supporting the changes till the customers are satisfied with the
quality services. The changes have impact on how customers
buy health insurance products and associated products.
The changes made several employers opt in giving their
employees money and purchase the insurance products as
opposed to them doing so for them to avoid uncertainties. By so
doing, the company would avoid massive cost incurred along
the way.
Potential employers have a lot to consider when selection the
products. They want to know if the health plans provided meet
the minimum essential requirements or not. For instance,
employers ask themselves if they will offer coverage of full-
time employees and their dependents or not. The ACA states
that an employee is considered full-time if he/she works a
minimum of 30 hours in a week or even extent. Children are
considered dependents till the age of 26. (Aetna, 2014)
Besides, health insurers will also be scrutinized to assess if they
usually submit new taxes and fees to help in covering the health
care reform provisions. Examples of these new taxes include
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fee (PCORI),
Transitional Reinsurance Contribution program and others.
(Aetna, 2014)
Aetna remains steadfast in ensuring quality service provision to
all U.S. citizens. The company is committed to fostering
compliance with the ACA and other related acts.
References
Aetna. (2014). The ACA: Impacts to Large Employers in 2014
and beyond. Retrieved from
Aetna: http://www.aetna.com/health-reform-
connection/reform-explained/video-
LGimpact.html

6. Outline
I. Introduction
A. Aetna insurance organization is concerned with the active
management and monitoring of various tasks associated with the
improvement of America’s health care system. To be more
precise, it handles the providence of health insurance strategies
to the citizens with the aim of making medical services more
accessible and affordable to them.
B. The enactment of ACA (Affordable care act) has stipulated a
wide range of guidelines and regulations which has forced the
Aetna insurance company to make more changes to its servicing
procedures.
C. Therefore for this purpose, this document will be centered on
discussing the factors which contribute to this change as well as
their effects in the short and long runs.
II. Body
A.
1. Aetna has been focused in improving their services to all the
citizens in the USA since the ACA was implemented in 2010.
This has been made possible by its decision to adopt various
changes in the manner with which they operate. These include
in-depth analysis of whether insurance agents adhere to the
ACA guidelines which require them to agree to pay up extra
taxes.(Aetna, 2014)
2. This new taxes which have been proposed by the ACA
include PCORI fee and the transitional reinsurance contribution.
Failure to follow this guidelines result to penalties and fine.
3. In the short term, the company will be heavily burdened by
the new requirements to pay up more taxes which would result
to the reduced insurance company’s profits. However, the
insurance company will greatly benefit from this in the long run
since it will receive tremendous recognition by citizens. This
will definitely result to more clients and inclined profitability.
B.
1. The ACA law has pressured the citizens to perceive health

7. insurance as a compulsory requirement which must be attained
by all people. Otherwise, the individuals will be penalized
accordingly together with their respective children and family.
This has caused the Aetna insurance company to change its
advertisement strategies and quality of products by ensuring
that it meets all the essential requisites in the aim of attracting
more clients.
2. For example, the insurance company has revived the old
health strategies for an extra 3 years. These particular plans
were to be ditched in the year 2014 (Millman, 2014).
3. Personally, this has assisted me to be insured by the Aetna
Company due to their numerous fascinating benefits. In the
short and long terms, the company will receive a steady influx
of new citizens who need insurance. This will greatly increase
the profits it generates.
III. Conclusion
A. Aetna’s adherence to the affordable care act has resulted to
several changes in the company which will influence it in the
short and long terms.
B. Regardless of the fact that some effects are undesirable to
the company, it will experience beneficial improvement in its
quality of service for its clients.
References
Aetna. (2014). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) — more changes
to come. For members of
employer-sponsored group health plans. Retrieved from
http://www.aetna.com/health-reform-
connection/documents/ACAChangestocome9-
14.pdf
Millman, J. (2014). Aetna: Late Obamacare changes account for
half of 2015 premium increases.
The Washington Post. Retrieved from
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/04/24/aet
na-late-obamacare-

8. changes-account-for-half-of-2015-premium-increases/
Discussion Post #1- Principles of Public Opinion
Public opinion can influence public policy and legislation in
many different ways. Discuss what you believe is the most
influential manner in which public opinion is translated into
public policies or legislation, especially related to health care.
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Discussion Post #2- What Did I Find?
Health care professionals learn quickly that health laws change
rapidly. The ground is always shifting under the endeavors of
health care regulation and compliance.
"What Did I Find?" That will be the question here and in
Module 11 as you check the Internet for the latest developments
in health care regulation, compliance, and law. Search using
keywords such as health care law, health care compliance,
medicare, Medicaid, and OIG. Following are a few suggested
organizations and websites.
· Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
· Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
· Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
· Office of the Inspector General (Federal and State) (OIG)
· Joint Commission (JACHO)
· Health reports on the website of CNN
news: http://www.CNN.com/Health
· Health news on the website of MSN news
at http://www.MSN.com
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