1). In Chapter 7, we learned that planning is the "most important managerial function." As a nurse supervisor at the local hospital, examine what function you would use to plan for this year's influenza scare due to a vaccine shortage. Outline how would you benchmark and forecast for all circumstances.

2). Justify how you would forecast the potential needs of the community and staff- (ie supplies, education).

3). Define how you would monitor the effectiveness of your plan while also setting new goals for the next influenza season.

4). Conclude how you would develop a plan for the safety of all patients and employees while also making sure that any new procedures will not surge hospital costs?

As the nurse supervisor, analyze how you would manage your time between the influenza epidemic and other hospital duties?

Please cite any sources used.