Project: Promoting Health Care QualitySection 5: Evaluation PlanWith the recognition of the bidirectional link between quality and finance in a healthcare organization, it follows that any changes to

Project: Promoting Health Care Quality

Section 5: Evaluation Plan

With the recognition of the bidirectional link between quality and finance in a healthcare organization, it follows that any changes to one can have an echo in the other. To determine the net result of a change in overall performance status of the organization, one must determine the point where the results of echoes will reach equilibrium.

—Sadeghi, Barzi, Mikhail, & Shabot, 2013

This week you have been examining evaluation tools and how they can be used as part of a plan to promote quality and safety. As you develop an evaluation plan for your Course Project, consider the insights you have gained through your analysis of your selected organization, as well as the highly regulated and competitive health care environment.

To prepare:

• Review the information on evaluation, including data representation and quality monitoring, presented in the Learning Resources.
• Review your work on the Course Project thus far, particularly Sections 3 and 4.
• Think about how your quality improvement initiative could be evaluated. Consider the following:
  • Which stakeholders need information related to this initiative? What do they need this information for?
  • How would you assess the outcomes in the short-term and long-term?
  • How would you analyze related processes, including but not limited to the one you redesigned in Section 4?
  • How should an analysis of organizational structures be integrated into your evaluation?
  • How would you identify and evaluate any unintended consequences that may arise?
  • What metrics should the organization use to gauge progress and the effectiveness of the quality improvement initiative? How would these metrics incorporate the measures and indicators that you identified in Section 3? Are there additional measures and indicators that you now think should be included?
  • How should the organization track and display data for an interdisciplinary audience? How could the use of a dashboard or balanced scorecard be of value?
  • How could the organization create an integrated view of performance that links finance and quality?

To complete:

Develop a 2- to 3-page evaluation plan that includes the following:

• An outline of the methods that you would propose for evaluating the quality improvement initiative and the financial implications
• A description of specific metrics that integrate your previously identified measures and indicators and any others that you have deemed important
• A recommendation of how the organization could represent data related to this quality improvement issue for ongoing monitoring and to determine the value or success of the initiative
• An explanation of how the organization could create an integrated view of performance that links finance and quality

This is a continuation of previous sections on same quality improvement measure : Patient centered care / safety

Wheelchairs on AirplanesYou are required to write a two-page paper, double spaced, 12 point font addressing the following questions. This is a question and answer format. You must include the quest

· Wheelchairs on Airplanes

You are required to write a two-page paper, double spaced, 12 point font addressing the following questions. This is a question and answer format. You must include the question above each response. Failure to do so will result in a loss of 3 points. 

1. Introduction: Opening statement of topic area you will be discussing (1 paragraph)

2. References: Which websites, readings, and documentary films did you utilize in your investigation?  (3 sources; What were the main points or arguments of each source? Write a 1 paragraph summary of each = 3 paragraphs)

3. Which of these fundamental areas does this topic touch on? How does it relate to the fundamental area(s)? (1 paragraph)

a. Accessibility

b. Accommodations

c. Assistive Technology

d. Disability Rights

e. Respectful Language

4. I used to think that… Why did you think that?  Now I think that… Why do you think that now? What changed in your thinking?  (1 paragraph). 

5. Closing: In this context, how is disability a tool of innovation? (2-3 sentences)

6. Student Checklist

Supplemental Extra Credit Opportunity

Take a stand consistent with disability rights and life quality. Create a flyer or art piece that represents the issue you have researched.  Scan your creation and submit it digitally for extra credit points. (Indicate whether or not we have your permission to share it with the class. We can share anonymously as well. Just let us know.)

ASSESSMENT Brief (specific)Summative (final) assessment comprises of a 4,000 words (3 parts): Part 1 (1,000 words) – historical conceptsUsing two examples, critically analyse historical and contemp

ASSESSMENT Brief (specific)

Summative (final) assessment comprises of a 4,000 words (3 parts): 

Part 1 (1,000 words) – historical concepts

Using two examples, critically analyse historical and contemporary approaches to mental health. 

Discuss one example of socio-economic influences on mental health 

Part 2 – Case study (specific) (2,000words)

Select one of the case studies provided Place this in the appendix in your assessment).

· Analyse the case study, and identify a possible diagnosis from the description provided, justifying reasons for selecting the type of mental health problem. Link with available literature. 

· Discuss the possible forms of treatment and intervention and how the person can be supported, taking into considerations the available mental health services in the U.K.. 

· Discuss the implications of this diagnosis for the person concerned, including any potential risks.

· Critically reflect on how current policy and legislation would define best practice to meet the holistic needs of this service user.

Part 3 – Reflection (1,000 words)

Using Gibbs’ Model, reflect on how the case study you have discussed could develop and inform your practice when working and /or caring for individuals with mental health issues. What have you learned from undertaking this case study?

Specific Assessment Criteria:

(Please note that the General Assessment Criteria will also apply. Please see section 15)

Secondary Research Level HE6 – it is expected that your reference list will contain 15-20 relevant sources. As a MINIMUM the reference list should include 3 refereed academic journal articles and 5 academic books.

One of the first things you need to do is convince the current owner of SewWorld that he needs to collect data. Here’s what you want to get across to him: data are the facts, figures, and details co

One of the first things you need to do is convince the current owner of SewWorld that he needs to collect data. Here’s what you want to get across to him: data are the facts, figures, and details collected about an organization. The data becomes information when it is put into meaningful context. Information systems help develop greater knowledge about the organization if the consumer of the information can manage and manipulate the data in appropriate ways for the enterprise.

Create a PowerPoint presentation to share with the owner. The presentation should be structured with the following topics addressed:

• Review some of the tools you use, whether at home or in school, that help turn the data you are exposed to into information for making decisions.
• Elaborate further on the definition of information systems by answering the following questions:
  • Define data.
  • Define information.
  • Describe what knowledge is and how it is used to create technology systems.
  • How does an information system increase a company’s competitive position?
• Identify what kinds of business information SewWorld would likely be interested in storing, retaining, and reporting on.

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION Title: Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions Edition: 6th (2015) Author: Doherty, Regina and Purtilo, Ruth Publisher: Elsevier Science Book ISBN: 978-0323328920  To begin,

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Title: Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions

Edition: 6th (2015)

Author: Doherty, Regina and Purtilo, Ruth

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Book ISBN: 978-0323328920

To begin, select one (1) of the following stories from your textbook from which to address the assignment requirements:

• The Story of the Harvey Family and the Interprofessional Care Team (p. 3)
• The Story of Pat Jackson, the Interprofessional Care Team, and Mr. Sanchez (p. 29)
• The Story of Bill Boyd and Kate Lindy (p. 53)
• The Story of Elizabeth Kim, Max Diaz, Melinda Diaz, and Michael Meary (p. 73)
• The Story of Michael Halloran and Amrou Croteau (p. 106) In a 5-7 page paper (excluding title page and reference list), address the following:

• Summarize the story briefly providing the ethical dilemma and parties involved.
• Discuss the varying perspectives from the parties involved. Be sure to discuss potential reasoning for the varied perspectives. Please note that you may need to include fictitious information to complete this.
• Discuss ethical standards relevant to the unique scenario.
• Identify possible personal moral convictions which may influence the direction of the story.
• Foreshadow potential events in the story of what could happen if ethical standards did not exist. Report your findings noting the following standards:

• Current APA formatting (e.g. title page, citations, conclusion, reference page, etc.) should be used.
• Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are expected.
• Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, unoriginal work, and unattributed content is not permitted and will result in action pursuant to the University’s Plagiarism Policy and Procedures.