BUSINESS PLAN

BUSINESS PLAN

Tamara L. Shipp MS RN

Indiana Wesleyan University

I have read and understood the plagiarism policy as outlined in the syllabus and the sections in the catalog relating to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this report to the title page of my paper, I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this task. If found that cheating and/or plagiarism did take place in the writing of this paper, I understand the possible consequences of the act(s), which could result in expulsion from Indiana Wesleyan University.

BUSINESS PLAN

Family practice includes the patient population served after completing all requirements for an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). This population requires a major focus on illnesses that are under diagnosed and treated. The uninsured patient needs assistance and focus in accessing healthcare and preventive medicine. By the time the illness is diagnosed in uninsured patients; it is learned that the illness is chronic in nature. Our business plan involves helping such uninsured patients when they apply for Medicaid and Medicare and establishing a clinic for follow-up on their treatment.

The particular patient population needs information and awareness on basic healthcare and the overall management in clinics; not the emergency room departments. Such patients should be educated on access to healthcare while maintaining an adequate follow-up schedule and proper medication management. To be able to establish or set-up home healthcare for patients needing wound care management, respiratory skilled nursing assessment for the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), and Home antibiotic therapy intravenously. This care will decrease recidivism rates and re-admissions into the hospital.

What is a DEA license?

The United States department of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a governmental organization that operates under the Office of Diversion Control. If the authority grants a license as per the specific schedules listed or according to the special instructions i.e. dispense only, order only or administer only. It would also reveal if the DEA as an organization is reviewing new legislations that are consistent with the issuance of DEA registrations for controlled substances. If the authority is not granted in a particular category, it indicates that the request has been declined (DEA, 2012).

Do you need a DEA License?

A DEA number is required in accordance to the 'Title 21' under the Code of Federal Regulations (Section 13.00.01 b28). The commonly used term mid-level practitioner refers to individual practitioners ...