A Study to Evaluate the Extent of Institutional Planning Being Accomplished by Health Care Activities within the Alamo Area Planning Region
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the health care activities in the Alamo Area Planning Region of Texas satisfied minimum standards for institutional planning. The evaluation was prompted by passage of Section 234 of Public Law 92-603, which stated that in order to qualify for reimbursement under Medicare, institutions must meet certain planning and budgeting requirements. The study was not restricted, however, to only Medicare participants; but surveyed all short-term, acute care, general hospitals, extended care facilities, and home health agencies in the twelve-county planning region. Determination of the amount and type of planning in the region was accomplished through the use of a comprehensive questionnaire. Questionnaires were mailed to ninety-six institutions. There were forty-six responses. The replies were compared with the guidelines for institutional planning contained in Section 234 of Public Law 92-603. These guidelines were used as the criteria for determining the acceptability of the planning performed. Multiple comparisons and analyses were made. Overall, only 30 per cent of the respondents satisfied all four of the criteria necessary for acceptable programs. Data was shown in eleven tables, by type of institution, number of beds, size of annual budget, and source of operating control. Recommendations were presented for use by the area wide planning agency.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 16, 1975
- Accession Number
- AD1207329
Entities
People
- Steven L. Coleman
Organizations
- Baylor University