Specialty Vs General Hospitals

Description

OVERVIEW

A general hospital treats patients with diverse types of ailments all within the same structure. In a
general hospital, all general surgery procedures may be performed. A specialized hospital
specializes only in the treatment of a specific or a group of related diseases or conditions. For
this assignment, read “An Orthopedic Group Decides to Construct a Specialty Hospital” case in
the Walston Strategic Healthcare Management: Planning and Execution course text.
Differentiation in the healthcare market can provide a competitive edge for healthcare
organizations. Yet specialization does not come without its downsides. This assignment provides
an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of general and specialty hospitals.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a 5–6-page paper in current APA format that addresses the case questions given
in the assignment. Your paper must be supplemented with research from your course textbooks
(Walston – Strategic Healthcare Management: Planning and Execution, and Wayland &
McDonald – Strategic Analysis for Healthcare: Concepts and Practical Applications), and at
least 5 scholarly sources published in the last 5 years. Other quality sources are optional.
As you read the case think about the strategic tactics used: was the strategy aligned with the
organization’s mission? What might be some pros and cons of general vs. specialty hospitals? In
your paper answer the following questions:
1. What strategy perspectives did OrthoIndy employ in determining to build its own
hospital?
2. Do you believe OrthoIndy’s strategic tactics worked? Why or why not?
3. Was the strategy congruent with OrthoIndy’s mission? Why or why not?
4. What effect do you think the new construction had on consumers?
5. Do you think that a specialty hospital such as Indiana Orthopedic Hospital would
increase or decrease the costs, quality, and availability of care for consumers?
6. How were the general hospitals near the specialty hospitals affected?
7. Why did St. Vincent Health create its own orthopedic center?
Items to include are outlined as follows:
? Identify all strategic perspectives, tactics, issues faced by the organization.
? Assessment of whether the organization’s strategy is congruent to the mission.
? Why a specialty hospital would increase or decrease the costs, quality, and availability of
care for consumers.
? Clearly address impact to other regional providers.
? In at least a 5-page paper provide a minimum of 5 scholarly references current within the
last 5 years, and the course text. Other quality sources are optional.

Grid View

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Main Posting	45 (45%) – 50 (50%) Answers all parts of the discussion question(s) expectations with reflective critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. Supported by at least three current, credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.	40 (40%) – 44 (44%) Responds to the discussion question(s) and is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible sources. Written clearly and concisely with one or no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style.	35 (35%) – 39 (39%) Responds to some of the discussion question(s). One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Post is cited with two credible sources. Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Contains some APA formatting errors.	0 (0%) – 34 (34%) Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately. Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Contains only one or no credible sources. Not written clearly or concisely. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style.
Main Post: Timeliness	10 (10%) – 10 (10%) Posts main post by day 3.	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%) Does not post by day 3.
First Response	17 (17%) – 18 (18%) Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responds fully to questions posed by faculty. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	15 (15%) – 16 (16%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	13 (13%) – 14 (14%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited.	0 (0%) – 12 (12%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited.
Second Response	16 (16%) – 17 (17%) Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings. Responds fully to questions posed by faculty. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources. Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	14 (14%) – 15 (15%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English.	12 (12%) – 13 (13%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited.	0 (0%) – 11 (11%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication. Responses to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited.
Participation	5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days.	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%)	0 (0%) – 0 (0%) Does not meet requirements for participation by posting on 3 different days.
Total Points: 100