[Solved] WK3 A2

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

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– ## WK3A2RUBIC.pdf

**## Wk3A2.docx**

**Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2, H3, C4)**

Hospital Comparative Analysis Brief (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2, H3, C4)

Please write a 3- 5 page paper discussing how healthcare organizations make strategic and financial long-term investments. APA format with minimum 3 references

1. Visit the following website
[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

2. Compare the two hospitals listed below. How are they similar? How are they different? Are they competitors for similar patient populations?

3. Based on information in your readings, what financial and or strategic tools  would you use to make long-term investments in order to execute your long-term strategic plan.  List at least two financial ratios you would use in making your decision.  Discuss specific strategic questions would need to be answered in your analysis.

Please refer to the below information for reference:

·
[Palomar Health](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/) – HTML

·
[Tri-City Medical Cent](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/) – HTML

**## WK3A2RUBIC.pdf**

Week Three Writing Assignment 2 – Hospital

comparative Analysis
Course: HCA624 Healthcare Planning & Marketin

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Criterion Score

Content / 3434 points

100%

Complete

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

identifying

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

27.2 points

80% Partial

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

identifying

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

20.4 points

Partial or no

comparison of

either

hospital/

healthcare

organizations

and/or no

identification

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

0 points

No attempt at

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

or

identification

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

1 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

Total / 100

Overall Score

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Criterion Score

Logic / 33

Grammar / 33

33 points

Ideas are

presented in a

logical way,

leading the

reader to

reasonable

conclusions.

26.400002

points

Ideas are

presented in a

logical way

that may not

adequately

lead the

reader to

reasonable

conclusions.

19.800001

points

Ideas are

either not

logically

presented or

inadequately

developed.

0 points

Ideas are

neither

logically

presented nor

adequately

developed.

33 points

Writing is

almost

completely

free of

technical and

grammatical

errors. APA

style errors are

minimal.

26.400002

points

Writing is

relatively free

of technical

and

grammatical

errors. There

may be several

APA style

errors.

19.800001

points

Mechanical

and

grammatical

errors may

obscure

meaning.

There may be

significant

APA style

errors.

0 points

Significant

mechanical,

grammatical,

and APA style

errors

interfere with

meaning.

Excellent
90 points minimum

Good
70 points minimum

Fair
30 points minimum

Poor
0 points minimum

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

2 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

3 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

**## WK3A2RUBIC.pdf**

Week Three Writing Assignment 2 – Hospital

comparative Analysis
Course: HCA624 Healthcare Planning & Marketin

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Criterion Score

Content / 3434 points

100%

Complete

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

identifying

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

27.2 points

80% Partial

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

identifying

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

20.4 points

Partial or no

comparison of

either

hospital/

healthcare

organizations

and/or no

identification

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

0 points

No attempt at

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

or

identification

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

1 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

Total / 100

Overall Score

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Criterion Score

Logic / 33

Grammar / 33

33 points

Ideas are

presented in a

logical way,

leading the

reader to

reasonable

conclusions.

26.400002

points

Ideas are

presented in a

logical way

that may not

adequately

lead the

reader to

reasonable

conclusions.

19.800001

points

Ideas are

either not

logically

presented or

inadequately

developed.

0 points

Ideas are

neither

logically

presented nor

adequately

developed.

33 points

Writing is

almost

completely

free of

technical and

grammatical

errors. APA

style errors are

minimal.

26.400002

points

Writing is

relatively free

of technical

and

grammatical

errors. There

may be several

APA style

errors.

19.800001

points

Mechanical

and

grammatical

errors may

obscure

meaning.

There may be

significant

APA style

errors.

0 points

Significant

mechanical,

grammatical,

and APA style

errors

interfere with

meaning.

Excellent
90 points minimum

Good
70 points minimum

Fair
30 points minimum

Poor
0 points minimum

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

2 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

3 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

**## Wk3A2.docx**

**Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2, H3, C4)**

Hospital Comparative Analysis Brief (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2, H3, C4)

Please write a 3- 5 page paper discussing how healthcare organizations make strategic and financial long-term investments. APA format with minimum 3 references

1. Visit the following website
[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

2. Compare the two hospitals listed below. How are they similar? How are they different? Are they competitors for similar patient populations?

3. Based on information in your readings, what financial and or strategic tools  would you use to make long-term investments in order to execute your long-term strategic plan.  List at least two financial ratios you would use in making your decision.  Discuss specific strategic questions would need to be answered in your analysis.

Please refer to the below information for reference:

·
[Palomar Health](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/) – HTML

·
[Tri-City Medical Cent](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/) – HTML

**## WK3A2RUBIC.pdf**

Week Three Writing Assignment 2 – Hospital

comparative Analysis
Course: HCA624 Healthcare Planning & Marketin

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Criterion Score

Content / 3434 points

100%

Complete

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

identifying

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

27.2 points

80% Partial

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

identifying

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

20.4 points

Partial or no

comparison of

either

hospital/

healthcare

organizations

and/or no

identification

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

0 points

No attempt at

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

or

identification

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

1 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

Total / 100

Overall Score

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Criterion Score

Logic / 33

Grammar / 33

33 points

Ideas are

presented in a

logical way,

leading the

reader to

reasonable

conclusions.

26.400002

points

Ideas are

presented in a

logical way

that may not

adequately

lead the

reader to

reasonable

conclusions.

19.800001

points

Ideas are

either not

logically

presented or

inadequately

developed.

0 points

Ideas are

neither

logically

presented nor

adequately

developed.

33 points

Writing is

almost

completely

free of

technical and

grammatical

errors. APA

style errors are

minimal.

26.400002

points

Writing is

relatively free

of technical

and

grammatical

errors. There

may be several

APA style

errors.

19.800001

points

Mechanical

and

grammatical

errors may

obscure

meaning.

There may be

significant

APA style

errors.

0 points

Significant

mechanical,

grammatical,

and APA style

errors

interfere with

meaning.

Excellent
90 points minimum

Good
70 points minimum

Fair
30 points minimum

Poor
0 points minimum

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

2 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

3 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

**## Wk3A2.docx**

**Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2, H3, C4)**

Hospital Comparative Analysis Brief (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2, H3, C4)

Please write a 3- 5 page paper discussing how healthcare organizations make strategic and financial long-term investments. APA format with minimum 3 references

1. Visit the following website
[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

2. Compare the two hospitals listed below. How are they similar? How are they different? Are they competitors for similar patient populations?

3. Based on information in your readings, what financial and or strategic tools  would you use to make long-term investments in order to execute your long-term strategic plan.  List at least two financial ratios you would use in making your decision.  Discuss specific strategic questions would need to be answered in your analysis.

Please refer to the below information for reference:

·
[Palomar Health](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/) – HTML

·
[Tri-City Medical Cent](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/) – HTML

**## WK3A2RUBIC.pdf**

Week Three Writing Assignment 2 – Hospital

comparative Analysis
Course: HCA624 Healthcare Planning & Marketin

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Criterion Score

Content / 3434 points

100%

Complete

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

identifying

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

27.2 points

80% Partial

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

identifying

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

20.4 points

Partial or no

comparison of

either

hospital/

healthcare

organizations

and/or no

identification

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

0 points

No attempt at

comparison of

two hospital/

healthcare

organizations

or

identification

similarities and

differences

and identifying

competitors.

Discussion of

financial and

or strategic

tools to be

used to make

long-term

investments

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

1 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility-finder/)

Total / 100

Overall Score

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor Criterion Score

Logic / 33

Grammar / 33

33 points

Ideas are

presented in a

logical way,

leading the

reader to

reasonable

conclusions.

26.400002

points

Ideas are

presented in a

logical way

that may not

adequately

lead the

reader to

reasonable

conclusions.

19.800001

points

Ideas are

either not

logically

presented or

inadequately

developed.

0 points

Ideas are

neither

logically

presented nor

adequately

developed.

33 points

Writing is

almost

completely

free of

technical and

grammatical

errors. APA

style errors are

minimal.

26.400002

points

Writing is

relatively free

of technical

and

grammatical

errors. There

may be several

APA style

errors.

19.800001

points

Mechanical

and

grammatical

errors may

obscure

meaning.

There may be

significant

APA style

errors.

0 points

Significant

mechanical,

grammatical,

and APA style

errors

interfere with

meaning.

Excellent
90 points minimum

Good
70 points minimum

Fair
30 points minimum

Poor
0 points minimum

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

2 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

Week Three – Assignment 2 (PLO1,4) (CLO 2, 3, 6) Competencies IE2,… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

3 of 3 8/14/25, 3:43 PM

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/pomerado-hospital/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

[https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/](https://hcai.ca.gov/facility/tri-city-medical-center/)

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