Helath Care Operations

Running Head : INSERT ABBREVIATED TITLE Health Care Operations

In a healthcare organization , there are issues , like any other organization . The difference is that in this type of organization peoples ' health or even their lives can be at stake . Therefore , there is little room for error and all issues must be addressed as soon as possible so that the impact can be controlled and minimized . One such issue can be the overcrowding of the emergency department at hospitals Many hospitals face this problem especially at the time of disasters and calamities . At times

of emergencies , injured people can be flowing in At times like these , there is always a shortage of space , doctors supplies and medical attention . Such a problem can have a great negative impact . To analyze the root cause of this problem , following is a `five whys ' section aimed at getting to the root of the problem (5 WHYS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS

Why-1

Why is the emergency department being overcrowded

There is not enough space to accommodate the incoming patients . There is mostly a lack of beds , rooms , doctors , medical supplies and treatment At times of emergencies , the patients coming in are severely injured and need medical attention . With limited resources , these patients do not get enough attention and the delays can cause complications in their medical conditions . Injuries and illnesses can be worsened and lives can be lost because of this lack of space and resources

Why-2

Why is there a lack of space and resources in the...