You Are Examining the Workings of a University X Healthcare

question 15

Multiple Choice

You are examining the workings of a University X Healthcare System committee that is charged with developing and implementing an action plan designed to reduce the number of falls on the geriatric unit. University X Healthcare System is concerned because it is proud of its' mission and reputation for quality care. The organization is committed to provide the time and resources to solve this problem. You are looking through the lens of your knowledge of systems theory. Administration has assembled a variety of disciplines (medicine, nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy) .
You feel that the organization represented by University X Healthcare System is a complex, adaptive systemthat lends itself to being examined through systems theory because:

• A) Healthcare systems are dependent on a variety of third party payers with different regulations.
• B) Healthcare systems are traditionally comprised of many stakeholders who compete for limited resources.
• C) Healthcare organizations are typically non- linear, open to the environment, self- organizing and evolving.
• D) None of the answers.

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Definitions:

Demand Options

Different strategies or choices available to meet customer demand, such as stocking levels, lead times, or product customization.

Capacity Options

Different strategies or choices an organization can employ to manage its production capacity, such as increasing shifts, outsourcing, or investing in new facilities.

Disaggregation

The process of breaking an aggregate plan into greater detail.

Master Production Schedule

A plan for the production of specific items at certain times, quantities, and detailed specifications in a manufacturing process.