The project can take many forms but must be comprehensive and of significant value to the organization. The project must reflect and incorporate the students identification of mastery of the attached competencies. The student shall identify/incorporate at least 3 of the competency domains.
Below is a framework and grading rubric for the project:Statement of the problem supported by theory or course content. (10 points)
Description of the organization
Statement of the problem
Organizations response to the problemReview of the literature (at least two sources). (20 pts)Data required that supports analysis of the problem: demographics, finance, qualitative interviews, etc (20 pts)Stakeholders involved in identification and resolution of the problem. (10 pts)Implementation plan: You need not be present in the organization for this portion but you must develop a plan. (20 pts)Identification of evaluation mechanisms: (20 pts)Conclusion: (10) pts.Keep in mind that this is 50% of your grade. Poster presentation guidelines will be distributed.Competencies:
Quality Improvement and Informatics Domain
Q.1 Assess health care quality and use outcomes measures as a management tool.Q.2 Apply the concepts and techniques in quality / performance improvement and service excellenceQ.3 Describe the interrelationships between a patient safety and risk management program
Leadership and Professional Domain
L.1 Assess the basic principle of bioethics and personal and organizational ethicsL.2 Develop and articulate a set of professional values (e.g., life long learning, integrity, accountability and social responsibility)L.3 Communicate effectively in oral and written presentationsL.4 Build effective teams and work effectively as a team memberL.5 Integrate leadership concepts and approaches, including influencing/motivating others, resolving conflict, and improving job satisfactionL.6 Formulate strategies to improve relationships with the clinical staff, unions, the board and employeesManagement Skills and Tools Domain
M.1Evaluate governance structure and the roles/responsibilities of board membersM.4 Develop a project that incorporates the basic concepts and tools of project management
M.5 Evaluate appropriate organizational structures/designs and issues involving mergers, systems integration and financial arrangements with providers and vendorsAnalysis and Critical Thinking Domain
A.1 Integrate the key concepts and approaches in critical thinking, decision analysis and problem solvingA.2 Conduct an operational assessment and optimize resources through the use of quantitative and qualitative methodsA.4 Apply quantitative methods and evidence from research studies to assist in making management decisions and assessing the quality of patient careA.5 Apply accounting and financial analysis in making decisions and assessing the financial health of the organization