HI 329 Assignment Test 1
HI 329 Assignment Test 1
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Questions
1. In the context of Tanzanian healthcare, how would you differentiate between the
roles of a manager and a leader? Provide specific examples of tasks and
responsibilities that align with each role, emphasizing how these roles contribute
to the effective functioning of healthcare teams and the delivery of quality patient
care.
2. You are leading a healthcare team in Tanzania responsible for transitioning from
paper-based medical records to an electronic health record (EHR) system in a
busy urban hospital. Despite comprehensive training programs, some staff
members are resistant to change and struggle to adapt to the new system. How
would you address resistance to change among staff and ensure that everyone
effectively utilizes the EHR system?
3. In a Tanzanian healthcare facility dealing with a surge in malaria cases during the
rainy season, how would you ensure tasks related to administering antimalarial
medications are appropriately delegated? Discuss the implications of delegating
such responsibilities to unlicensed personnel without proper training?
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of decentralization in the context of
malaria management in Tanzania. How might decentralization impact decision-
making processes, resource allocation, and community involvement in malaria
control efforts?
5. Provide an example of how each decision-making tool mentioned (Cost-Benefit
Analysis, Decision Trees, Simulation Modeling, Clinical Decision Support Systems,
Risk Assessment Tool) could be used to address a specific malaria-related
decision or challenge in Tanzania.