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As a nurse who has just assumed a position as director of nursing for a county health department, you are now confronted with the department budget. You have been in management for some time in healthcare organizations.
 
  What is the major difference in the county budget? 1. Budget revenues are larger than for a hospital.
  2. There is dependency on funding from government sources (local, state, federal).
  3. Expenses are greater for the department than for a hospital.
  4. Physician costs are higher for the clinics compared to the hospital staff.

Question 2

The risk manager of a healthcare organization is concerned about the amount of violence against healthcare workers that is occurring nationwide and would like to offer education sessions to staff.
 
  Which groups of staff are most at risk for experiencing violence and therefore should receive this education earlier rather than later in the schedule? Select all that apply. 1. Long-term care staff
  2. Neurological Intensive Care staff
  3. Cardiac telemetry unit staff
  4. Emergency Department staff
  5. Mental health unit staff



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Revenues are smaller as dependent on Medicaid, Medicare, and often no reimbursement either because the patient has no reimbursement or the service does receive reimbursement such as an education program on diabetes.
2. This major is the major difference.
3. Expenses would most likely be less as do not have the major expenses such as equipment, highly skilled physicians such as surgeons, supplies, and so on.
4. There were be more physicians in a hospital.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. LTC staff members are among the most likely to experience violence.
2. Neurological ICU is not an area that experiences the most violence.
3. Cardiac telemetry unit staff members are not prone to experience violence.
4. ED staff members are among the most likely to experience violence.
5. Mental health unit staff members are among the most likely to experience violence.




jparksx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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