WGU D511 A1 Framework for Affiliation
Analysis Worksheet (Assignment 1)
Framework for Affiliation Analysis Worksheet (Assignment 1)
Framework for Affiliation Analysis Worksheet
Instructions:
Use this worksheet to gather relevant information that you will use to complete the “Affiliation Recommendation” in
Task 2. The worksheet is from Grube and Finnerty’s list of topics for affiliation (see the sidebar on page 2 in “How to
Make the Strategic Partnering Decision”) and has been modified to fit the assignments. This learning resource is
located in the course.
For this assignment, use the “Twin Pines Twin Pines Medical Center (TPMC)
Medical Center Profile” provided in the
course to find the necessary information. Be
aware that to answer the questions below,
you will need to draw inferences or make
reasonable assumptions about Twin Pines
Medical Center (TPMC). Strategic Topics
, Profile: Twin Pines Medical Center. (n.d.) provides detailed information for
Twin Pines Medical Center (TPMC). Its states that TPMC is a community
healthcare facility located in a Northern Louisiana. This community medical
center provides healthcare for 48,000 residents of Pine Parish. Approximately
33% of Pine Parish residents are uninsured, while another 36% are enrolled in
Medicaid. Pine Parish has a racial diversity compromised of 52.4% Black, 37%
White, 4.3% American Indian, along with smaller populations of Hispanic,
Asian, and other races.
According to Profile: Twin Pines Medical Center. (n.d.), one of the highest
health concerns is diabetes. The profile indicates that the incident rates for
diabetes is highest in the Black and American Indian population. Targeted
healthcare support, interventions, and education is top priority in these
communities.
1. Community goals
What are the community’s Diabetes care and management is a high priority for TPMC. Most diabetic
demographic and market patients in Pine Parish use the emergency department (ED) for diabetic care.
needs? TPMC needs to focus on prevention and early intervention to reduce the
Based on those needs, what diabetic emergencies and improve patient outcomes. This primary goal of an
should be TPMC’s goals for affiliation with another healthcare facility would allow TPMC to provide
affiliation? specialized diabetic care. The affiliation would focus on early detection,
education, and other interventions. Ideally, the affiliation would include
endocrinologists, dieticians, and diabetic educators.
Another goal that will benefit the Pine Parish community is setting up satellite
clinics in rural areas. These clinics would provide consultations, follow-ups, and
education for overall health issues, while specializing in diabetic treatment.
This will improve patient outcomes by consistent access to healthcare
providers.
Analysis Worksheet (Assignment 1)
Framework for Affiliation Analysis Worksheet (Assignment 1)
Framework for Affiliation Analysis Worksheet
Instructions:
Use this worksheet to gather relevant information that you will use to complete the “Affiliation Recommendation” in
Task 2. The worksheet is from Grube and Finnerty’s list of topics for affiliation (see the sidebar on page 2 in “How to
Make the Strategic Partnering Decision”) and has been modified to fit the assignments. This learning resource is
located in the course.
For this assignment, use the “Twin Pines Twin Pines Medical Center (TPMC)
Medical Center Profile” provided in the
course to find the necessary information. Be
aware that to answer the questions below,
you will need to draw inferences or make
reasonable assumptions about Twin Pines
Medical Center (TPMC). Strategic Topics
, Profile: Twin Pines Medical Center. (n.d.) provides detailed information for
Twin Pines Medical Center (TPMC). Its states that TPMC is a community
healthcare facility located in a Northern Louisiana. This community medical
center provides healthcare for 48,000 residents of Pine Parish. Approximately
33% of Pine Parish residents are uninsured, while another 36% are enrolled in
Medicaid. Pine Parish has a racial diversity compromised of 52.4% Black, 37%
White, 4.3% American Indian, along with smaller populations of Hispanic,
Asian, and other races.
According to Profile: Twin Pines Medical Center. (n.d.), one of the highest
health concerns is diabetes. The profile indicates that the incident rates for
diabetes is highest in the Black and American Indian population. Targeted
healthcare support, interventions, and education is top priority in these
communities.
1. Community goals
What are the community’s Diabetes care and management is a high priority for TPMC. Most diabetic
demographic and market patients in Pine Parish use the emergency department (ED) for diabetic care.
needs? TPMC needs to focus on prevention and early intervention to reduce the
Based on those needs, what diabetic emergencies and improve patient outcomes. This primary goal of an
should be TPMC’s goals for affiliation with another healthcare facility would allow TPMC to provide
affiliation? specialized diabetic care. The affiliation would focus on early detection,
education, and other interventions. Ideally, the affiliation would include
endocrinologists, dieticians, and diabetic educators.
Another goal that will benefit the Pine Parish community is setting up satellite
clinics in rural areas. These clinics would provide consultations, follow-ups, and
education for overall health issues, while specializing in diabetic treatment.
This will improve patient outcomes by consistent access to healthcare
providers.
