Posted: August 9th, 2016

. Develop a statement of the problem from the perspective of the VPMA

Influencing/Leading­Part 2 In Module 5, you were introduced to the fourth managerial function of leadership or influencing, with a particular focus on motivation and communicating to stakeholders. This week, you will continue your study of leadership as a managerial function while looking at the ethics of leadership, along with problem solving and ethical decision making as a leader. Of significance will be a review of the Code of Ethics adopted by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). As part of the learning process, you will summarize the highlights of this important managerial function, as well as identify the opportunity to integrate theory into practice by responding to the mini­case studies assigned. Read: Read Chapters 4 and 6 in the Managing Health Services Organizations and Health Systems textbook. THE ASSIGNMENT DETAILS: Review Case Study 6­4, Ping­Ponging, in the Managing Health Services Organizations and Health Systems textbook and answer the listed questions. Questions in all case studies may have been modified from those found in the text; read carefully. Please preface each section of your response with the question number. As you review the case, consider the relationship between the hospital and the professional staff organization. 1. What are the clinical implications of patients receiving unneeded tests and having overlong lengths of stay? 2. Develop a statement of the problem from the perspective of the VPMA. 3. What weight should be given to the ethical and legal implications, compared with the economic implications? 4. What, if anything, should you as CEO do about the problem described by the VPMA, as stated in the answer to Question 2 above