THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF AN INSTITUTION

The Healthcare Needs of an Institution

THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF AN INSTITUTION

Introduction

Experts assert to adhere to a protocol to ensure consistency of researches in health care needs assessment. We would use epidemiological model for such research. The concept behind the epidemiological model is that the necessity for services for a population relies on population's aptitude towards the advantages in terms of health gain from the service (Risse, 1990).

Discussion

There are two main models for the health care needs assessment research: Health Authorities in charge of assembling Health Improvement Programs; and prime healthcare groups which are mainly developed for employing health services for the neighboring population. It is important that all major issues regarding the healthcare unmet needs be addresses properly.

The four major segments of the study take into account are the available services offered in accordance with the outlay, epidemiology, service efficiency and the unmet needs of health care.

Problem Statement

Determining the lacking, if exists, regarding the incapability of meeting health care needs of the people.

Analysis

Occurrence and frequency

The occurrence and frequency of issues regarding unmet health needs should be determined. It is essential to keep a data of all people who could not be entertained by the health care department. Patients should be provided with all the services and assistance they require. Failure to do so, whatever the reason might be, is considered as an unmet healthcare need.

Determining particulars of the way the frequency fluctuates through age, gender and area can prove very useful in locating and rectifying the issue. (Porter, 1997)

Services Available

The services currently available in the healthcare organization are listed below:

24-hour Basic Emergency

An emergency area is functional round the clock uncertainties.

Cardio-vascular Laboratory

Cardio-vascular laboratory, having highly qualified doctors, provides the best cardiac related care to its patients.

Radiology Laboratory

X-rays and other radiological treatments ...