INSTRUCTIONS: Respond to all posts; response to classmates should be thoughtful and advance the discussion, response should make and/or frequent informed references to unit material or scientific literature, follow APA style if resources are used, 75 word minimum in response per post

HI255: Medical Coding

Discussion Topic: Diabetes Mellitus

CLASSMATE POST #1

As a pregnant lady, I decided to research Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) for this week’s discussion board. This condition comes up frequently on my pregnancy apps as something to watch out for. The only thing I knew before starting my research was that they do a test where they give you a sugary drink called Glucola, and check your blood sugar levels after (I have to do this test in a couple of weeks at my next appointment). Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is when a pregnant woman’s blood sugar levels are well above normal. Not all pregnant women develop this type of Diabetes Mellitus. According to the CDC, approximately 2 to 10 percent of women develop GDM while pregnant (Macon, 2018). Typically if you develop GDM while pregnant, it will go away however it does increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, so it should absolutely be taken seriously and managed properly. The exact cause of GDM is unknown, however it is believed that the high amounts of hormones like human placental lactogen (hPL) and hormones that increase insulin resistance secreted while pregnant play a major role. Unfortunately, the symptoms of GDM are also common symptoms of just being pregnant – like fatigue, excessive thirst, and an excessive need to urinate (Macon, 2018).

The appropriate code for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is O24.419 – Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control.

~Abbie Boes~

CLASSMATE POST #2

Gestation diabetes occurs during a women’s first pregnancy, when the body’s hormone levels have changed and makes it harder for women to process blood sugar efficiently. It is not know why some get it and others do not but excess weight gain during pregnancy plays a role. High sugar levels during pregnancy can problematically affect the mother and baby.

Unmanaged sugar levels can cause complications to the mother. Gestation diabetes can cause high blood pressure and preeclampsia which endangers the lives of both mother and baby. It can cause damage to another organ system, most often affection the liver and kidneys. It can also cause a need for a C-section and put mother at a higher rate for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Gestation diabetes can cause the baby to be overweight because of the high blood sugar levels and cause premature delivery because the child is overweight and most likely be delivered by cesarean because of its larger size. Gestation diabetes can cause respiratory distress syndrome and hypoglycemia in the baby and cause baby to have seizures and can also cause stillbirths. The baby later in life will also be at a high risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Gestation diabetes can be controlled and prevented by eating healthy foods and keeping active during the pregnancy. Mother should also stay at a heathy weight while the baby is developing and not gaining more weight than recommended by physician.

~Antero Sandoval~

HS230: Health Care Administration

Discussion Topic: Health Care Careers

INSTRUCTIONS: Respond to all posts; response to classmates should be thoughtful and advance the discussion, response should make and/or frequent informed references to unit material or scientific literature, follow APA style if resources are used, 75 word minimum in response per post

CLASSMATE POST #3

As a Healthcare Administration major, there are endless options for future careers. There are many careers that I am interested in and would like to know more about. One career in particular I am interested in is becoming a Health Service Manager. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics describes health service managers as individuals who plan, direct and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers and facilities (2020). Health service managers can work in many different facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, offices, hospice settings and other healthcare settings (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020). The specific job duties differ depending on which facility the health service manager works in. Some specific duties include improving facility efficiency, developing goals, supervising staff, managing finances, creating schedules, preparing budgets, organize records and communicate with staff (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020). I have always enjoyed office and administrative work, so I am looking forward to my career in health administration.

~Alexis Francis~

CLASSMATE POST #4

The healthcare position that I am interested in is Facility Administrator (FA) with my current employer Davita. I have worked here for a little over 6 years as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)/ Patient Care Technician (PCT) and an All Access Manager (AAM) for 5 years. This job interests me because I want to advance my career with this company. I like working here and I also have most of the requirements done. Some responsibilities of the FA include financial management, risk management, quality assurance, equipment management, patient care management, and teammate management. There are some minimum qualifications required that include an associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree is preferred), two years experience required in management, 4 years dialysis experience preferred, and current CPR. I am required to have a current CPR license for my current position and I am working on my Bachelor’s degree to complete the requirements for this position.
~Angel Selby~