Question

Exercise 17-18 Activity classification LO C3

Classify the following activities in providing medical services at Healthsmart Clinic as unit level (U), batch level (B), product level (P), or facility level (F) and also identify an activity driver that might be used to measure these activities at the clinic.

	Activity Control Level Activity Driver A. Registering patients B. Cleaning beds C. Stocking examination rooms D. Washing linens E. Ordering medical equipment F. Heating the clinic G. Providing security services H. Filling prescriptions

Answer 1

A. Registering patients - Unit level - Number of patients

B. Cleaning beds - Unit level - bed, patients, labour hours

C. Stocking examination rooms - Facility Level - Number of rooms

D. Washing linens - Batch level - Loads

E. Ordering medical equipment - Facility Level -- Cost of equipment, Number of suppliers

F. Heating the clinic - Facility Level - Degree days, space

G. Providing security services - Facility level - No. of days , area covered

H. Filing prescriptions - Batch level - No. of prescriptions