Why do nurses/health care professionals need to understand and
be involved in fiscal planning? How involved are you in your
organization with this process. Discuss the impact of DRG's, PPS,
pay for performance, and the managed care movement on fiscal
planning. Consider the reimbursement methodologies that penalize
facilities for readmissions, infections, pressure ulcer development
etc...What is the impetus of these types of reimbursement
methodologies. Do you agree or disagree and why?
3. Describe the impact of a career development program...