What Is the Starting Point in Developing a Capacity Plan

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the starting point in developing a capacity plan for a health care operation?

• A)Forecasting patient demand for a reasonable length of time
• B)Estimating design capacity
• C)Discovery of the bottleneck operation
• D)Determining the effective capacity over time
• E)Holding a meeting of concerned staff physicians

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Definitions:

Oceanic Plateau

Underwater volcanic regions characterized by flat-topped mountains or plateaus, resulting from extensive eruptions of basaltic lava.

Island Arc

A curved chain of volcanic islands located along a subduction zone, formed by the rising magma from the descending tectonic plate.

Terranes

Distinct pieces of the crust that have been attached to a continent but originated elsewhere.

Sedimentary Unit

A sedimentary unit is a distinct layer of sedimentary rock with identifiable characteristics and depositional history, making it recognizable and distinguishable from other layers.