Ethical Resource Allocation. Work through the simulation titled\u00a0Resource Allocation\u00a0from the end of Chapter 8 of your course text. Review the various options in the simulation, then select “Your Own Option”\ufffd to type out your own solution to the scenario. You will need to copy and paste your response from “Your Own Option”\ufffd into the discussion board forum. Here is a brief synopsis of the simulation regarding the hospital’s budget and dilemma: Hospital costs in millions for one year:\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One 35-year-old cancer patient who needs significant time with the doctor, medical supplies, tests, and around the clock care: Cost: 100\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Emergency Room operations for daily care and treatment of about 100 people (~365,000\/year) Cost: 100\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a02 Senior Patients who need hip replacement surgery. Cost: 50\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a010 patients (ranging in age from 18 to 45) receiving assistance in your inpatient drug\/alcohol rehab unit: 100\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An MRI unit that is on the fritz and could die any day. Replacement Cost: 170\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One of your two X-ray machines is inoperable and must be replaced: Cost 100\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ambulance drive-in area was damaged and needs to be repaired: Cost: 25\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Training needs for nursing staff for certification requirements: Cost: 55\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TOTAL: $700 million\u00a0“\ufffdFor this discussion, address the following:\u00a0\t“\ufffd \ufffd \ufffd \ufffd \ufffd\u00a0You have $700 million in expenses and only $500 million to work with. How do allocate your resources?\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd \ufffd \ufffd \ufffd \ufffd\u00a0Who gets treated and who has to wait?\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd \ufffd \ufffd \ufffd \ufffd\u00a0What about your facilities?\u00a0“\ufffd\t“\ufffd \ufffd \ufffd \ufffd \ufffd\u00a0Determine what you plan to do and explain your reasoning as well as the ethical considerations behind your\u00a0“\ufffddecision.”\ufffdYour initial response must be at least 250 words and must use at least two scholarly sources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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