Simulation Assignment
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Simulation Assignment
Michelle Lannon
University of Phoenix
HCS442
Abstract
The simulation exercise consisted of a scenario in which the student was to be a manager at an up and coming facility. There were 3 sets of tasks to be accomplished, and the results of the student 's choices given immediately to the student. Each choice affected the outcome in some way, whether positive or negative. Simulation Paper
Upon completion of this exercise, I discovered how truly difficult it is to make managerial decisions. The adage "You can never please everyone all of the time" holds true. I learned this first as a team lead for DJ Orthopedics, when I had to make some type of lower level managerial decision every day. Most of my day was spent troubleshooting problems that arose, and trying to figure out the best way to resolve them. During the simulation, I had to think very carefully about every decision I made, since one slight mistake could affect the entire outcome. In choosing, almost every decision had a positive and negative side to it. I made decisions I felt were solid, and in some cases I was completely off base.
In phase 1, I chose to modify the cardiovascular disease program and introduce obstetrics. I chose to modify the cardiovascular program based upon the research conducted, and the numbers that were presented in the simulation. Many of the people surveyed had some form of cardiovascular disease prevailing, and most were on medication for it. I felt that modifying the existing program would be beneficial. I selected obstetrics as a new service line, again based upon the research conducted. There were many responses indicating that obstetrics would be needed. I did very well upon both, and especially in the area of cardiovascular. The team was pleased with the decision, and we moved on to phase 2.
In phase 2, I chose to set up a CCU and to deliver the new obstetrics care service, option C. I chose the CCU
Simulation Assignment
Michelle Lannon
University of Phoenix
HCS442
Abstract
The simulation exercise consisted of a scenario in which the student was to be a manager at an up and coming facility. There were 3 sets of tasks to be accomplished, and the results of the student 's choices given immediately to the student. Each choice affected the outcome in some way, whether positive or negative. Simulation Paper
Upon completion of this exercise, I discovered how truly difficult it is to make managerial decisions. The adage "You can never please everyone all of the time" holds true. I learned this first as a team lead for DJ Orthopedics, when I had to make some type of lower level managerial decision every day. Most of my day was spent troubleshooting problems that arose, and trying to figure out the best way to resolve them. During the simulation, I had to think very carefully about every decision I made, since one slight mistake could affect the entire outcome. In choosing, almost every decision had a positive and negative side to it. I made decisions I felt were solid, and in some cases I was completely off base.
In phase 1, I chose to modify the cardiovascular disease program and introduce obstetrics. I chose to modify the cardiovascular program based upon the research conducted, and the numbers that were presented in the simulation. Many of the people surveyed had some form of cardiovascular disease prevailing, and most were on medication for it. I felt that modifying the existing program would be beneficial. I selected obstetrics as a new service line, again based upon the research conducted. There were many responses indicating that obstetrics would be needed. I did very well upon both, and especially in the area of cardiovascular. The team was pleased with the decision, and we moved on to phase 2.
In phase 2, I chose to set up a CCU and to deliver the new obstetrics care service, option C. I chose the CCU
References: Author Unknown- Planning and Managing Health Care Services, Apollo group, Inc 2004 Retrieved: November 18, 2006 http: ecampus.phoenix.edu