Problem based learning assignment 6 Ch. 12, case study, pg. 300 You are the manager of the
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Problem based learning assignment 6 Ch. 12, case study, pg. 300 You are the manager of the clinical lab in the hospital. The hospital administration wants to penetrate the market and expand the business by opening on Oncology Outpatient Infusion Center dedicated to the treatment and support of patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy and blood transfusions. (See text for further details.) Consideration was given for a standalone lab; however, as space is limited, administration has requested the testing be absorbed by the existing lab with specimens transported to your location. Test TAT will be an important factor, as patients need to be on schedule. Administration has informed you that test volumes will increase 10% (30 CBCs) in Hematology and 25% (10 type and screens) in blood bank. Hematology and BB are currently staffed with two technologists in each department. Construction of the new outpatient center will approximately 6 months to complete (within the existing fiscal year) as renovations will occur to an existing space. Questions: 1. Which type of budget will be most useful in this situation? Why? 2. What other areas of the lab will be impacted? 3. Will any additional lab personnel be required for the additional test volume and TAT expectations? Explain your answer.
Managerial Accounting A Focus on Ethical Decision Making
ISBN: 978-0324663853
5th edition
Authors: Steve Jackson, Roby Sawyers, Greg Jenkins