ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS

Golden Age Hospital (GAH) Assignment Expectations As stated in the course and modular outcomes, you are expected to demonstrate critical thinking and a solid analytical and theoretical knowledge of all previous courses in the program. Furthermore, emphasis should be inputted on applying what you already know to the task of developing an individual project that reflects synthesis, integration, and real-life application (action plans). As the environment is of a real-life project team, you will be assessed as to how well you present your work to your company and peers (writing and presentations). Feedback and comments from your instructor and peers should be implemented and early recommendations adjusted accordingly. General Background 1. The Mission Viejo Medical Center (in the city of Mission Viejo, California) comprises two geographically adjacent institutions: a. Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center: Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, and b. Children’s Hospital at Mission (CHM): Children’s Hospital at Mission (CHM) http://www.mission4health.com/affiliations/choc-childrens-at-mission.html 2. The two hospitals serve — within less than a 10-mile radius — the populations of the following nine municipalities: Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and San Juan Capistrano. 3. Retirement Communities: a. The city of Laguna Woods (http://www.lagunawoodscity.org/), is home to “Leisure World” (http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com/), a retirement community of over 23,000 senior (55 years and above) residents. b. The city of Mission Viejo is home to “Casta Del Sol,” a retirement community of more than 3,000 senior (55 years and above) residents. 4. Following the example and success of integrating a special CHOC – children’s hospital within the Mission Viejo Hospital, it is suggested for the purpose of MHA599 only, that an additional new hospital wing be built, catering to the special needs of the senior population, to be named: “Golden Age Hospital (GAH)”. 5. The “MHA599 Consulting Team (MHA599CT)” has been tasked to research and develop a project feasibility plan for the future GAH. Module 2 – Assignment – Organizational Structures and Functions 1. Based on the data gathered, the general picture you have obtained, and the results of the survey (as returned to you by your instructor), you will now focus on the organizational structure and functions for the proposed GAH and Community Clinic. 2. In order to do so, you will need to define/address the following points: a. Define the mission statement for the GAH and Community Clinic. b. Prepare a simple organizational diagram, depicting the organizational structure (blocks) of the existing Mission Hospital (MVH), Children’s Hospital (CHOC), and the proposed Golden Age Hospital (GAH), and the community clinic (CC) i. Note what common services or functions they can share (e.g., blood bank and laboratory services, shared operating rooms, pharmacy, etc.) ii. Explain the organizational relationships between the structure blocks. c. What is the recommended hospital size (number of beds)? d. What major services/treatments will be offered based on your survey results at the GAH and the CC? At least six detailed services/treatments are required.