MHH-12 MBAHCHM 2025-26 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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Master of Business Administration Hospital and Health Management (MBAHCHM) ASSIGNMENT
For July 2025 and January 2026 Sessions
MHH 012: Clinical & Diagnostics Services
(Last date of submission for July 2024 session is 31st October, 2025, and for January 2026 session is 30th
April, 2026)

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment to the Regional Director of your Regional Centre. Last date of submission for the July 2025 session is 31st October, 2025, and for the January 2026 session is 30th April, 2026

1. Answer each of the following questions in around 1000 words
2. Explain the impact of Discharge Summary preparation and various clearances on the TAT of the entire discharge process. Write about the causes and the factors associated with the same. How can a hospital that is facing delays in the discharge process improve the same?
3. Describe the role of technological advancements in specialised diagnostic services and their impact on healthcare.
4. Read the following case study carefully. Answer in 500-700 words each.

Mrs. Anita Sharma, a 75-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis, has been admitted to the medical-surgical ward for post-operative care following a hip replacement surgery. She is alert but complains of occasional dizziness and weakness while attempting to stand or walk. Her mobility is currently limited, and she requires assistance for most activities of daily living. During the previous night shift, she attempted to walk to the bathroom without assistance despite being advised to call for help. As a result, she slipped and fell near her bedside, causing minor bruises on her arm. The incident was reported to the nursing supervisor, and an internal investigation revealed that no fall risk assessment was performed upon her admission. Additionally, the call bell was not within the patient’s easy reach. The fall has caused Mrs. Sharma significant emotional distress, making her anxious about her recovery. Her family is upset about the incident and has expressed concerns regarding the hospital’s safety protocols. The nursing staff is tasked with ensuring her safety, providing emotional support, and preventing similar events in the future.

Questions:

1. What could have been done upon Mrs. Sharma’s admission to identify her fall risk and prevent this incident?
2. After the fall, what immediate actions should the nurse take to address Mrs. Sharma’s physical and emotional well-being?
3. As a staff nurse, what steps will you take to ensure Mrs. Sharma’s safety and prevent further incidents?
4. What is the role of the nursing team in addressing sentinel events like this, including communicating with the family and documenting the incident?
5. What changes should the nursing team implement in the ward to minimize the risk of similar incidents in the future?
6. Answer the following short notes in 500 to 700 words
7. Discuss the patient safety in OPD setting, challenges and strategies for mitigation
8. What are the medical and nursing staff required in an ICU? Elaborate the category and the ratio to be maintained.
9. What are the different types of radiotherapy? Explain various techniques.
10. Describe the Haemovigilance Programme of India (HvPI) and explain its significance in ensuring transfusion safety. Include key objectives, features, and recent developments.
11. Discuss the categorisation of Laboratories Based on Biosafety Levels
12. Enumerate the service delivery models for chemotherapy. Discuss the functional zones that may be included in a chemotherapy unit