You are the administrator of a 250-bed hospital. A recent report from the county tells you that the population within a 25-radius of your facility is getting younger - the median age in the area has decreased from 35 years of age to 29 years of age. This was an expected impact of the new state university campus that has opened about five miles away.

a. What do you need to review and analyze to ensure that you can provide the services required by this changing population in your area?

b. Are there any departments in your hospital that may need to be added or expanded? If so, specifically, which services?
c. Are there any departments you might be able to reduce or eliminate? If so, specifically, which services?

d. What details about clinical staff and administrative staff do you need to take into consideration for any of these changes?