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The Role Of Administrator And The Administration Of The Emergency Department At Virginia Beach General Hospital

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Introduction Healthcare is a profession that is demanding, but being an administrator is a field that can reshape the future state of health care. As a health care administrator there are so many different aspects of healthcare that an individual can be involved in. Administration is the business of healthcare all while trying to run an organization and the providers within. The best way to understand the role of an administrator is through an interview. The interview that was conducted was with a registered nurse that was promoted to the director of the Emergency Department at Virginia Beach General Hospital. This paper will explore the roles of an Administrator and what it takes to run a department or even a facility.

Background of Administrator Kim Schmidt has worked in healthcare for over 15 years, she worked her way through the rankings becoming a registered nurse and receiving her Baccalaureates degree. Working hard she was promoted to the director and helped to make it a better facility for not only the employees but the patients. Having known Kim for several years working under her management, it has been a great experience. Working in a level two trauma center was not an easy task, but Kim rose to the occasion and made great changes to the facility. This interview was held in the heart of the Emergency Department at Virginia Beach General Hospital to gain a different perspective what the leadership task entails as an administrator. Virginia Beach General

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