Assignment: Personal Leadership Philosophies Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures, pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Margaret Thatcher has been studied and discussed repeatedly. However, you may have interacted with […]

Assignment: InterventionsTreatment options for children and adolescent trauma survivors can include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and crisis management to reduce anxiety, worry, and fear of repeated trauma. Play therapy is an effective method often used with young children with posttraumatic stress disorder because they often have difficulty dealing with trauma directly. Cases in which a […]

Assignment: Integration of Health SystemsIntermountain Healthcare is a high-performing integrated health system with facilities in Utah and Idaho. The health system has a long-standing clinical integration structure that encourages professional collaboration. Despite this, in 1999, many physicians at Intermountain Healthcare found it difficult to fulfill the needs of patients with co-occurring physical and mental health […]

Assignment: Impact of Health Literacy on Marketing PlanPerson-centered health care means people have both the knowledge required to make decisions about their care and the support of providers and family who respect their needs and preferences.—Hurtado, Swift, & Corrigan (2001)In what ways might health literacy affect an agency’s marketing plan to promote health care services […]

Assignment: Envisioning Leadership: What Kind of Leader Do I Want to Become?Understanding the many styles, facets, and characteristics of leadership is key to becoming the leader you want to be and ensuring that change efforts are successful. In this week’s Discussion, you thought about and shared what you believe to be essential characteristics of effective […]