Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extensio

Remember to submit your work following the file naming convention FirstInitial.LastName_M01.docx. For example, J.Smith_M01.docx. Remember that it is not necessary to manually type in the file extension; it will automatically append.

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

This week you will write a paper reflecting on “Healthcare Administrators – Contemporary Issues and Common Challenges” and answer the following questions:

• The organization you just started working for as a healthcare administrator has a current shortage of nurses and high turnover rates. Your priority is to propose a solution to recruit and retain nursing staff. Discuss 3 viable options for ameliorating the current nursing shortage.
• For each of the options proffered, summarize the impact on costs, quality, and access to healthcare services from the administrator/organizational perspective.
• Based on the assessment of costs, quality, and access for each of the 3 options, choose the best option with appropriate justification.

Assignment Expectations-

Length: 500 words per essay prompt (1500 total for this assignment)

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly citations to support your claims.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the assignment number (for example, “RHall Assignment 1.docx”)