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TFauchery

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Strategic planning became prevalent in the health care industry as a result of:
 
  a. Shifting of payments to the federal government
  b. Reimbursement changes, which decreased competition
  c. Increase in the use of high-cost technology
  d. Construction of more hospitals

Question 2

The chief nursing officer was asked by the hospital administrator to assume the responsibility of determining how many nurses would be needed when the new surgical center opened in 2 years. This is what type of planning?
 
  a. Internal environmental analysis
  b. Planning for external opportunities and threats
  c. Operational planning
  d. Strategic planning



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Increased use of high-cost technology was a response to the competitive environment and the greater acuity of care in acute care settings, tertiary settings, and homes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Strategic planning determines the direction of the organization, allocates resources, assigns the responsibilities, and determines time frames.





 

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