THE WELLMANAGED Healthcare Organization EIGHTH EDITION Kenne

THE WELL-MANAGED Healthcare Organization EIGHTH EDITION Kenneth R. White John R. Griffith

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Ans 1: Any Health care organizations must be certified and comply with the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) set forth in federal regulations for participating in and to receive payment from the Medicare or Medicaid programs. This certification is given by a state agency on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) based on a survey conducted by them. It is called deemed status.

Ans2. Operating discipline is a commitment by every member of an organization to carry out each task eveytime in the right way. It focuses on day to day task to be performed in an organization. The organization has to invest time and effort in preparing written instructions and procedures. It will improve the efficiency of each and every person working in the organisation. Operating discipline helps in smooth implementation of plan and identify problem with possible alternative solutions.

Ans 3.Management succession means identifying new potential leader and replacing the old with the new. It identifies experienced and capable leaders for managerial positions. Selection of right person for the right task will notonly reduce cost but also improves efficiency in overall performance. It will help HCO to fulfill its long term goals.