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Health Services Administration M.S. Program
Employer Survey
Spring 2003

The MS-HSA program at the University of Central Florida is currently in its "year of record" for accreditation by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration (ACEHSA). One of the requirements of accreditation is that programs seek feedback on programmatic issues from employers of our alumni. Your participation is greatly appreciated, as your responses will allow us to make curriculum improvements and enhance the value of the MS-HSA degree through accreditation. Your responses are completely confidential.

   
1. Compared to other Health Services Administration M.S. graduates, what is your overall rating of UCF graduates you have employed?
 

Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor

   
2. Which of the following best describes the position held by the MS-HSA graduate we referred to in our letter?
  Fellowship/Residencies (Administrative Resident, Administrative Fellow, Internships)
  Staff Specialist, Staff Support (Management Analyst, Medical Records Administrator, Consultant, etc.)
  Senior Staff (Senior Analyst, Senior Consultant Financial Officer, Information Officer, etc.)
  Management Staff (Manager, Unit Administrator, Practice Manager, etc.)
  Chief Operating Officer/Vice President of Operations (Assistant Administrator, Division Director, Facility/Regional Administrator, etc.)
  Executive Officer (CEO, President, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Information Officer, Partner, Owner, etc.)
  Other within healthcare (PLEASE SPECIFY)
  Other outside healthcare (PLEASE SPECIFY)
   
3. How would you rate the effectiveness of the University of Central Florida's MS-HSA program in preparing this employee for his/her current position?
  Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
   
4. How would you rate the effectiveness of the University of Central Florida's MS-HSA program in preparing this employee for advancement into upper management and executive positions within your organization?
  Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
   
Please indicate to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding your experiences with this UCF Health Services Administration M.S. graduate.
   
5. This graduate has the knowledge and skills to succeed in his/her career.
     
6. This graduate has the ability to carry out financial management of health organizations under alternative financial mechanisms.
     
7. This graduate has the appropriate leadership, interpersonal and communications skills to manage human resources and health professionals in diverse organizational environments.
     
8. This graduate has the ability to manage information resources and collect, analyze and use business and health information in decision making.
     
9. This graduate has the ability to use statistical, qualitative, and economic analysis in decision making.
     
10. This graduate has the ability to apply legal and ethical analysis to business and clinical decision making.
     
11. This graduate has the ability to formulate, implement, and effect organizational and governmental health policy.
     
12. This graduate has the ability to assess and understand the health status of populations, determinants of health and illness, and manage health risks and behaviors in diverse populations.
     
13. This graduate has the ability to conduct business and health outcomes measurement, process/outcome relationships, and methods for process improvement in health organizations.
     
14. How would you classify your facility?
  Hospital and Health Network
  County Health Department
  State government
  VA Facility
  Association, foundation or voluntary agency (ACHE, AHA, W. J. Kellogg, etc.)
  Home Health Agency
  Health Maintenance Organization
  Long-term Care Facility/Agency
  Clinic/Community Health Center
  Consulting Firm
  Insurance Company
  Pharmaceutical Company
  International Agency/Institution
  Other (PLEASE SPECIFY)
   
15.

Please provide any comments or recommendations you may have to help UCF better prepare MS-HSA graduates for employment.

 
 
   
THANK YOU!
 

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