Organization map / Polypharmacy in Older Adults at Home

1. Assignment #1 Obtain a copy of organization map. See attachment with organization

1. Describe what kind of organization you believe this to be?
2. Is this mostly vertical or horizontal?
3. Why do you think that this organization level was selected?
4. Does the size of the hospital have anything to do with the organization’s structure?

Assignment #2

There are many interventions when we point out the difficulties medicating the elderly. Certainly we must start with the saying, “Start low, go slow” This is one of the most popular and abided by phrase in gerontology practice.

Instructions:

1. Read the Polypharmacy in Older Adults at Home article, and then answer the questions in attachment.