BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health Pacemaker Inventory

BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health Pacemaker Inventory

BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health: Pacemaker Inventory

Create a 7-10 slide PowerPoint presentation that explains basic inventory management concepts and analyzes the current state of an organization’s inventory of pacemakers. Assessment 2 HERE

Demonstration of Proficiency

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Describe when and how the senior leader would directly impact health care operations.

Analyze leaders’ responsibilities in addressing the identified inventory recommendations. Competency 2: Analyze the impact of the various success factors of a health care organization.

Explain inventory control.

Competency 3: Analyze the concept of competitive strength by considering efficiency and effectiveness of organizational processes. BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health Pacemaker Inventory

Describe options for inventory ordering.

Analyze the implications of having inventory control.

Competency 4: Apply management concepts to lead an efficient health care system.

Present findings based upon review of the EOQ and organizational data.

Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others and is consistent with health care professionals.

Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.

Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

Preparation for BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health Pacemaker Inventory

This assessment is based on the Vila Health: Pacemaker Inventory media simulation, which is linked in the Vila Health: Pacemaker Inventory section of Assessment 1. Go to that section to complete the scenario at this time. You will use the information you gather in this scenario, in which you assume the role of an inventory analyst, to provide context and information necessary for the assessment.

If you have questions about or would like to review tips on using PowerPoint, the following resources may be useful as you prepare to complete this assessment:

Guidelines for Effective PowerPoint Presentations [PPTX].

Microsoft Office Software Tutorials.

Instructions – BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health Pacemaker Inventory

Based on the media simulation you completed, one of the directors has asked you to examine the the ordering, stocking, and use of pacemakers at the Peta King Heart Institute at St. Anthony Medical Center. In addition to your inventory investigation, you have been encouraged to research additional topics, such as inventory management, inventory control, inventory ordering systems, economic order quantity (EOQ) calculations, and inventory stocking techniques. As you research, consider industries outside of health care, as techniques utilized in other industries may apply. After you have concluded your investigation and research, you have been asked to prepare a PowerPoint for the director to help them communicate with other stakeholders the basics of inventory control, the importance of having inventory control strategies, and the current state of the Peta King Heart Institute’s pacemaker inventory. BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions: Vila Health: Pacemaker Inventory

Your PowerPoint needs to address the following criteria. (Note: The questions under each criterion are there to help you think through each.)

  1. Explain what inventory control
    1. Why are EOQs conducted?
    2. What is impact of the heart institute’s volumes (past, present, and projected) from a strategic perspective (related to pacemaker use) on the overall success of the organization?
  2. Describe options for inventory
    1. What are quantities to order?
    2. What are potential inventory ordering systems?
    3. What are the pros and cons of the identified systems?
    4. When should other products be considered?
    5. When should alternative stocking be considered (ordering inventory consignment)?
  3. Analyze leaders’ responsibilities in addressing the identified inventory
    1. What should leaders address related to inventory?
    2. What are the consequences of leaders not addressing inventory needs?
    3. What are the implications of not adhering to the recommended inventory purchase?
    4. Analyze the implications of having inventory
      1. How does efficient inventory control impact the organization’s effectiveness?
      2. What are the implications for an organization’s effectiveness if inventory control is absent or sub-standard? BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health Pacemaker Inventory
    5. Present your findings based upon your review of the EOQ and organizational
      1. How does product use this year compare to that of the previous year, as well as the projected budget year?
      2. What are your finding and recommendations?

You might want to (but do not have to) organize your presentation using the following outline:

Slide 1: Title of the presentation.

Slide 2: Overview of inventory control. Slide 3: Review of EOQ purpose and data.

Slide 4: Recommendations for inventory ordering. Slide 5: Leadership.

Slide 6: Implications.

Slide 7: Conclusions. Slide 8: Reference list.

General PowerPoint Guidelines – BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health Pacemaker Inventory

Keep the design simple. Use Arial or Verdana font, size 24 point, at minimum.

Keep the slides concise. Use 5–7 bullet points per slide and 5–7 words per bullet. Use speaker notes to explicate the bullets. For best color contrast, use light text on dark background (for example, yellow on black, white on dark blue).

Use the proper slide layout. For example, if a slide has a title and text, create it using the correct Title and Text layout.

Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.

Apply the principles of effective composition.

Determine the proper application of the rules of grammar and mechanics.

Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.

Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements and scholarly writing standards. Assess the relevance and credibility of information sources.

Additional Requirements

Your presentation should consist of:

Length: A minimum of 7–10 bulleted slides.

Notes: Speaker notes that fully explain each slide.

References: A minimum of three scholarly references.

APA formatting: Appropriate APA citations and peer-reviewed references on each slide, as well as a reference list slide at the end, as necessary. Refer to the APA resources in the NHS Learner Success Lab (located in the courseroom navigation menu) if you have questions about APA style or formatting. BHA FPX 4108 Assessment 1 Instructions Vila Health Pacemaker Inventory