HCA 610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis DQs and Assignments

HCA 610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis DQs and Assignments

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HCA610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis

HCA 610 Week 1 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

Discuss at least two implications of health care reform on the health care organization’s goals and strategic plan. How will processes and operations need to be adjusted to meet the requirements of health care reform legislation?

HCA 610 Week 1 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

Evaluate the “Comprehensive Organizational Plan” presented by Oetjen and Rotarius. Is this model suitable for any type of health care organization? Discuss the implications of the model on the ability of health care managers to contain cost, preserve quality, and promote universal access.

HCA 610 Week 2 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

Compare and contrast at least two methods of assessing health care organizations’ operational needs and explain how they differ based upon a particular health care setting.

HCA 610 Week 2 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

What is the purpose of a balanced scorecard? How is the balanced scorecard used to lead and manage an organization? How can the balanced scorecard be linked to organizational effectiveness as well as individual performance evaluation?

HCA 610 Week 3 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

Describe the effect of higher levels of medical spending, profitability, and fiscal margins on process quality for health care organizations. Indicate the role of financial stability in health care organizations on their ability to adequately resource the staffing, equipment, and infrastructure that support care delivery. Specifically, what is the effect of financial flexibility in increased use of preventative and wellness measures and lower length of stay?

HCA 610 Week 3 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

Discuss Pettigrew’s theory on the contextual dependency of strategic change. Explain the concept of the disciplining context and why medical professionals accepted and used it. Also, explain why the internal market system, which was implemented to solve financial problems, was abandoned.

HCA 610 Week 4 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

Post the questions and responses from the interview you conducted with a health care organization senior executive. Comment on the interviews of at least two of your classmates.

HCA 610 Week 4 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

The resources needed to support operations and implement strategic initiatives can far surpass those available. What is the role of the board in establishing organizational priorities? How do you know which winning ideas are worth pursuing now? How can an organization tackle ambitious plans while ensuring that operations stay on track?

HCA 610 Week 5 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

Recent turmoil in the capital markets underscored for hospital leaders the negative impact of various liability-side risks. These risks for the liability-side include market and liquidity risks as applied to investments, such as equities (stocks), bonds, securities, and property, plant, and equipment. What are several types of financial risk that the health care organization could take in the course of operations?

HCA 610 Week 5 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

Financing risk often must be addressed when an organization is least equipped to deal with it and limited in its options. The interrelationship of asset-side and liability-side risks is a critical issue for hospital leadership. Give an example of how you would use a best practice approach to balance sheet management, giving careful consideration to management of asset/liability risks and returns in concert with one another.

HCA 610 Week 6 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

In today’s economy, an important measure for a CEO or CFO is the return on assets (ROA). The goal is to maximize the ROA, resulting in reduced operating costs and improved clinical outcomes. Given the direction of reimbursement, a well-run project with positive results could impact a health care organization’s revenue performance. What are some ways building projects will lose without supply chain management’s expertise?

HCA 610 Week 6 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

The key to planning technology is the investment in a strategic plan that encompasses not only where an organization is headed, but also defines the organization’s current position. The plan, in essence, outlines the pathway between the two. Making it successful depends on how the market is defined, and whether or not the right questions are being asked. To determine the long-term cost of operation and potential revenue generation for each piece of equipment, what factors need to be considered?

HCA 610 Week 7 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

The goal of the Six Sigma program is to achieve a level of quality that is as close to perfection as possible. Sigma is actually a statistical term used to gauge how far a process deviates from perfection. Explain how the disciplines within Six Sigma can improve hospital efficiency and hospital profitability?

HCA 610 Week 7 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

What is your personal definition of continuous quality improvement? How would you relate this definition to operations in a health care organization? How do we try to build new methods of practicing based on profound knowledge, most of which already is tacit in the organization, as well as the new knowledge that the CQI process generates?

HCA 610 Week 8 Discussion 1 Latest-GCU

What is the value of supply chain management? How does supply chain management impact the financial position of an organization?

HCA 610 Week 8 Discussion 2 Latest-GCU

Why would an organization need to measure the capacity (throughput) of the various resources (x-ray equipment, exam rooms, length of stay, etc.)? How does capacity management support decision-making?

HCA 610 Week 3 Assignment Latest-GCU

Details:

For this assignment, you are required to interview a senior executive of a health care organization. You must ask the following questions and also come up with two additional questions of your own in preparation for the Operations Analysis Diagram assignment:

1) What type of health care organization are you affiliated with? What is your position within the health care organization? Describe your role and scope of responsibilities.

2) Describe the relationship between your health care organization’s vision, mission, goals, and strategic plan.

3) Tell me about a time your organization’s operational performance affected, either positively or negatively, its ability to deliver services and achieve performance goals.

4) Describe the process you take to deliver a particular type of service offered by your health care organization.

5) Describe one aspect of your business operations. Submit a short reflection, 200-250 words, of your interview experience along with your interview questions and responses.

Your reflection should include the following:

1) Your reaction to the interviewee’s response to each question. Were you surprised? Did you agree or disagree and why?

2) Additional questions you have or information you would like to have had based upon the interviewee’s response.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Post your interview questions, including the two additional you developed, responses, and reflection to your instructor for this module and to the discussion forum under the appropriate thread in Module 4

HCA 610 Week 4 Assignment Latest-GCU

Details:

For this assignment, you are required to diagram the service process and the business operating process described by your interviewee using Microsoft Word.

An example of a service process diagram can be found within the resource at

http://www.emeraldinsight.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/doi/full/10.1108/09604521211287570

and also by searching the Internet for similar diagrams.

HCA 610 Week 5 Assignment Latest-GCU

Details:

For this assignment, you are required to critique a journal article on risk management. Your critique must include the following:

1) A summary of the article’s main points in a clear and concise manner.

2) Analysis of the article as it relates to risk management in health care organizations.

3) An evaluation or critique of the article: Did you agree or disagree with the merits of the article and why?

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment’s drop box. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

HCA 610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis DQs and Assignments

HCA 610 Week 6 Assignment Latest-GCU

Details:

This is a benchmark assessment. Study “Getting Started with Project 2010” http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/getting-started-with-project-2010-RZ101831071.aspx

Based on this resource, write an overview on Project 2010, and its potential applications to health care project management. Include the following:

An explanation of how it can be used for project management in health care.

An evaluation of how useful it would be in health care project management.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

HCA 610 Week 7 Assignment Latest-GCU

Details:

For this assignment, you are required to write a research paper (4-6 pages) on methods of quality measurement. Your paper must include the following:

1) Detailed summary of at least two different methods of quality measurement.

2) Examples of how the methods may be used to improve organizational effectiveness.

3) Evaluation of the methods.

4) At least four references.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment’s drop box. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

HCA 610 Week 8 CLC Assignment Latest-GCU

Details:

For this assignment, you will be required to collaborate with classmates to develop a balanced scorecard. Your instructor will assign groups of 3 – 4 members.

Your group’s balanced scorecard should be prepared according to the guidelines found in the Rohm reading assigned in Module 6.

For examples of balanced scorecards, review the examples given in the Balanced Scorecard Institute reading assigned in Module 6 (http://www.balancedscorecard.org/Portals/0/PDF/BalancedPerformance_Article1.pdf).

This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment’s drop box. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

HCA 610 Week 8 Course Reflection and Self-Evaluation-GCU

For this assignment, you are required to write a reflection and self-evaluation of your understanding of health care business analyses. Your assignment should include a discussion of the following:

1) A summary of your understanding of health care business analyses: In your own words, why is it important? What does it entail?

2) What was the most significant concept you learned during the course? How did the course assignments assist in your understanding of this concept?

3) What questions do you still have about health care business analyses? Was there anything else you were expecting to learn that the course did not cover?

4) How would you rate your overall understanding of health care business analyses? What steps do you plan on taking to increase your knowledge and understanding?

HCA 610 Essential Health Care Business Analysis DQs and Assignments

Important information for writing discussion questions and participation

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Hello class and welcome to the class and I will be your instructor for this course. This is a -week course and requires a lot of time commitment, organization, and a high level of dedication. Please use the class syllabus to guide you through all the assignments required for the course. I have also attached the classroom policies to this announcement to know your expectations for this course. Please review this document carefully and ask me any questions if you do. You could email me at any time or send me a message via the “message” icon in halo if you need to contact me. I check my email regularly, so you should get a response within 24 hours. If you have not heard from me within 24 hours and need to contact me urgently, please send a follow up text to

I strongly encourage that you do not wait until the very last minute to complete your assignments. Your assignments in weeks 4 and 5 require early planning as you would need to present a teaching plan and interview a community health provider. I advise you look at the requirements for these assignments at the beginning of the course and plan accordingly. I have posted the YouTube link that explains all the class assignments in detail. It is required that you watch this 32-minute video as the assignments from week 3 through 5 require that you follow the instructions to the letter to succeed. Failure to complete these assignments according to instructions might lead to a zero. After watching the video, please schedule a one-on-one with me to discuss your topic for your project by the second week of class. Use this link to schedule a 15-minute session. Please, call me at the time of your appointment on my number. Please note that I will NOT call you.

Please, be advised I do NOT accept any assignments by email. If you are having technical issues with uploading an assignment, contact the technical department and inform me of the issue. If you have any issues that would prevent you from getting your assignments to me by the deadline, please inform me to request a possible extension. Note that working fulltime or overtime is no excuse for late assignments. There is a 5%-point deduction for every day your assignment is late. This only applies to approved extensions. Late assignments will not be accepted.

If you think you would be needing accommodations due to any reasons, please contact the appropriate department to request accommodations.

Plagiarism is highly prohibited. Please ensure you are citing your sources correctly using APA 7th edition. All assignments including discussion posts should be formatted in APA with the appropriate spacing, font, margin, and indents. Any papers not well formatted would be returned back to you, hence, I advise you review APA formatting style. I have attached a sample paper in APA format and will also post sample discussion responses in subsequent announcements.

Your initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words and response posts should be a minimum of 150 words. Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week.

I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course!

Hi Class,

Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Important information on Writing a Discussion Question

• Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references)
• There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article.
• Include in-text citations in your response
• Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information
• Follow APA-7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor

• A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week.
• Each response needs at least ONE reference with citations—best if it is a peer reviewed journal article
• Each response needs to be at least 75 words in length (does not include your list of references)
• Responses need to be substantive by bringing information to the discussion or further enhance the discussion. Responses of “I agree” or “great post” does not count for the word count.
• Follow APA 7th edition
• Points will be deducted if the above is not followed

• Remember to use and follow APA-7th edition for all weekly assignments, discussion questions, and participation points.
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