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All health care organizations must be aware of cost controls, regardless of their nonprofit or for-profit status. Managing costs at all levels of the organization affects the bottom line, which has a direct effect on all aspects of the organization. This assignment is designed to help you analyze why organizational policies are put in place. 

Find a policy at a health care organization related to cost controls. 

Summarize the details of the policy:

• When was the policy put in place?
• Was it adopted system-wide, in one department, or in multiple departments?
• What does the policy address?
• What are potential ramifications of not following the policy at the organizational level? Unit level? Individual le
• Explain how the policy impacts fiscal aspects of the organization:
  • How does the policy act as a cost control 
  • Describe how the policy impacts the quality of patient care:
    • Does the policy improve efficiency?
    • Are the goals to improve care and reduce cost 
    • Explore the unintended consequences:
      • What secondary affects does the policy have on the organization? Unit? Staff? Patient?
      • Does the policy need revision?
      • Suggest alternatives to the policy:
      • In your opinion, is the policy the best way to address the issue? Support your position by explaining why or why not.
      • Note: Students who do not work at a facility can research a policy related to cost controls by locating a facility and conducting an interview “virtually” (e.g., Skype or by phone).