NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 1 Proposing a New Initiative Factors affecting the Setting up of a Separate Diabetes Unit

NHS FPX 6008 Assessment 1 Proposing a New Initiative

Factors affecting the Setting up of a Separate Diabetes Unit
There are different factors that can play a part in the setting up of the clinic. The Raulerson Hospital is at the centre of the medical
complex in Okeechobee. It is a large institution with no considerable competition. This leads us to believe that the environmental
factors are in favour of the proposed project. There are several homes and residential units in the vicinity as well which can be a
source of steady and regular clients.

The cost of this project in total is calculated to be $400,000. This cost will be solely for the construction of the new building and the
new equipment. Since the existing premises of the hospital will be used for this project, there will not be any additional cost for
land. The entire capital will be taken from the institution’s reserve.

By looking at the data discussed earlier, an average of around 530 people can be suffering from diabetes in Okeechobee. In this
number, there can be a majority of those who are suffering from type 2 diabetes, which needs to be constantly and regularly
checked. According to a study, 90% of all diabetics suffer from type 2 (Santos-Longhurst, 2020). This shows that out of the 500
patients, 450 patients will be suffering from type 2 diabetes. With regular appointments, it can be calculated that 50 patients will
visit the clinic every week. The consultation fee will be fixed at $100. Even if taken loosely, it can be seen that the clinic will be
making a revenue of $5000 every week. Subtracting the expenses, it can be predicted that in the first four to six years, the clinic will
break even and re
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