Assignment 1: “Finding Balance”

Introduce yourself to your classmates and to me.  Write using first person, such as—Hello class, my name is ME, and I want to tell you a little bit about myself and why I am interested in healthcare administration…
Within the context of your intro, share your perspective on the importance of “finding balance” between the roles of healthcare delivery providers, such as nurses and assorted clinicians in a hospital environment next to the business/financial component that drives variables such as costs, length of stay, discharge protocols, admit/surgical denials, and any others.  Further consider that there is (or should be) a synergy among/between patient care providers and bean counters, yet it requires money to keep the beds open and salaries paid—just as it takes the care provided by trained professionals on the units.  How effective is writing “policy” on matters such as these?

This first assignment should be at least two pages in length, double spaced, 12 points font, and the title page is not part of the page count.  If you cite, be sure to include your sources within the essay, and at the end in a separate Reference List.  However, because this assignment is more of an opportunity to opine, sources are not mandatory.

Evaluation Criteria
You will be evaluated on your ability to complete the following tasks according to points designated:

1. Introduce yourself…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 points
2. Identify and analyze a problem………………………………………………………………..…………………………   20 points
3. Outline and analyze proposed solutions……………………………………………………………………………………20 points
4. Explain the background of the issue including its history and previous attempts to address the problem…………….20 points
5. Name any inherent values that need to be assessed…………………………………………………… …………………..10 points
6. Determine the resources, both financial and human, needed to bring the issue forward and to reach a resolution…10 points
7. Describe a plan of action or policy based on your conclusions………………………………………………………….   10 points