Question

Compare and contrast planning at higher levels of an HCO with planning at lower levels.

Answer 1

Ans) Project planning:

-Can be simple or complex
-States purpose of project
-Identifies specific outputs project will deliver

Levels of planning:

Managers plan at all levels of management
-higher level planning--> what to do
-lower level planning--> how to do it

Strategic Planning:

Highest level of planning
- where you want to be and how to get there
-emphasis on beating competitors and satisfying customers

• Lower-level planning for HCOs involve meeting staff requirements, schedules and increases in pay. Lower-level planning could also include implementation of newer technology for a single unit rather that an entire HCO which would be more high-level planning.

• Higher-level planning for an HCO could involve composing a business plan for a newer hospital under the healthcare system or the urgent care center. Higher-level would consist of larger scale business needs to influence sourcing and procurement, accreditation and finance.