Exam (elaborations)
HSA4431 Exam 2 – Questions & Answers
- Course
- Institution
HSA4431 Exam 2 – Questions & Answers
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Studyhall
Reviews received
Content preview
HSA4431 Exam 2 – Questions & AnswersOperations research is defined as "understanding the behavioral aspects of
subjective decision making" Correct Ans - False
One of the key areas where operations research methods can contribute to
improving healthcare is in the modeling of patient volumes and flow
through organizations and health systems Correct Ans - True
A bottleneck occurs when capacity exceeds demand and resources wait for
work. Correct Ans - False
Successful de-bottlenecking includes determination if the bottleneck is the
result of an inability to handle demand at all times, or just at a specific
point in time, as well as to discover if other barriers to throughput exist
Correct Ans - True
Capacity refers to the amount of resources or assets that exist to serve the
demand Correct Ans - True
There is no such thing as an optimal solution to eliminate wait time
Correct Ans - False
Wait times generally do not influence bottlenecks in a healthcare process
Correct Ans - False
Measurement of productivity in hospitals is not as common as in other
industries Correct Ans - ?
Physicians and researchers agree that measurement problems exist with
regard to healthcare outputs Correct Ans - True
Activity indicators accurately capture all inputs to a production function
Correct Ans - False
Capital has little impact in a production function Correct Ans -
False
, Hospitals do not need to seek consistency in output measurement, since all
outputs are similar Correct Ans - True
Trial and error is common in developing labor schedules, but rarely does it
produce efficient or optimal labor costs Correct Ans - True
Efficiency and effectiveness are terms that can be used interchangeably
Correct Ans - False
Projects are ongoing efforts in a healthcare organization, having an
indeterminate end date Correct Ans - False
Operational managers can have a large proportion of their work consumed
in projects Correct Ans - True
Projects involving physicians or medical staff usually include their active
and early participation Correct Ans - False
Project deliverables are tangible products such as a report or technology
installation, omitting "soft" results such as patient satisfaction measures
Correct Ans - False
Timelines are extremely important for projects as they define expectations
for occurrence of events or consumption of resources Correct Ans -
True
Fear of change is a common obstacle to change in a healthcare organization
Correct Ans - True
Complex projects have about a 50% chance of successful implementation
and achievement of goals Correct Ans - True
Many hospitals and healthcare organizations carefully plan operations
Correct Ans - False
The process of planning is more important than the project Correct
Ans - True
Operations planning should be a continuous process Correct Ans - ?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Studyhall. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72042 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now