Homework: Operational Analysis and Quality Improvement
Imagine you have been tasked with developing a quality improvement program that will improve the overall quality of the organization. You will need to complete a SWOT analysis, compare operational management theories, and then decide which one would be best to help your organization reach its goals.
Details
1. Describe how a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis can directly assist with improving quality in a healthcare organization (reduced mortality, improving door to balloon times, etc).
2. Choose at least two operational management theories (MBO, TQM, CQI, etc) and discuss their similarities and differences. MBO,TQM,CQI
3. Which operational management theory do you believe would be best to improve quality in a healthcare environment (Reduced readmissions, reduced medication errors, improved patient satisfaction, etc.)? Explain.
4. Describe at least two areas of improvement. Select one and provide a detailed outline for quality improvement based on the previous category.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.