Author Question: An older adult couple with limited means and on Medicare is considering options after the ... (Read 72 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An older adult couple with limited means and on Medicare is considering options after the hospitalization of Mrs. A. with a fractured hip. Mrs. A.

is stable but requires assistance with bathing, transfer, and mobility, and this will present stress for Mr. A., who was hospitalized with a mild myocardial infarction last year. Considering their means and health concerns, which of the following might be the best option? a. Hospice care
b. Custodial nursing home care
c. Home care
d. Hospital care

Question 2

Benefits of using a matrix structure in the hospital setting include:

a. cross-training of staff in general and spe-cific care delivery.
b. disintegration of horizontal expansion across departments.
c. focusing managerial attention on the func-tional unit.
d. increases in efficiency from specialization of nursing.

meganmoser117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Of the options presented, C is the best alternative . Custodial nursing care is not covered under Medicare and therefore, the financial burden of this option may cause further stress for the couple. Medicare Part A is an insurance plan for hospital, hospice, home health, and skilled nursing care that is paid for through Social Security. Because Mrs. A. is stable and not terminal, she does not require hospice care. The assistance provided through home care is covered under Medicare and provides assistance for needs such as those of Mrs. A.

Answer to Question 2

D
Benefits of using a matrix structure in the hospital setting include expected gains in efficiency from specialization. The disadvantage is that managers focus on taking care of their particular function area without adequate consideration of the impact of their combined actions on the overall organization.