Independent Case Analysis Paper: Open Heart at Cabarrus
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Abstract
In this activity, I will analyze The Case for Open Heart Surgery at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital by using the tools and skills previously learned in my Health Science curriculum. I will provide a brief summary of the case, discuss the major problems, use two case analysis tools and provide a detailed report with a decision.

Independent Case Analysis
Case Summary The board of trustees at Cabarrus Memorial (CMH) gathered in October for its monthly meeting. The meeting opened by stating the fact that (CMH) did not have an open heart surgery program. The Chairman mentions the fact that a quick decision is needed since Dr. Christy needs to make a decision regarding where he will be working. Dr. Christy was previously a staff member that left CMH to complete a fellowship in cardiovascular surgery and wants to return to work at CMH after his fellowship is complete. Dr. Christy needs to make a decision by the first of January. Should CMH add the open heart surgery program? SWOT The SWOT tool has been utilized to help determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of opening a heart surgery program at CMH. The use of this tool has identified several strengths. One of the strengths includes the fact that CMH and Duke have an affiliation. CMH had several educational affiliation programs and extensive in-service and continuing education programs, including a unique teaching arrangement with Duke University Medical Center (Campbell & Caldwell, 2016). Another strength is the fact that Dr. Christy has expressed interest in returning to CMH after completing his fellowship in cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Christy was very popular among patients as well as staff members. There are several expenses included in opening a heart surgery program.