When an organization performs a strategic analysis, it is looking for ways to address the competition. Which environmental factor influences their decision making? Select all that apply
a. Transfer of patients to a Level I trauma center
b. Changing demographics
c. Political climate
d. Economic considerations
e. Transfer of patients to an extended-care facility (ECF)
B, C, D
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Correct An environmental scan can expose changes within the community popu-lation.
An environmental scan can expose changes in access to federal funding and to accessibility to money available for growth.
An environmental scan can expose changes in access to money available for growth.
Incorrect This condition does not change significantly and should not affect the overall strategic plan.
This condition does not change significantly and should not affect the overall strategic plan.
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