Discuss the following in detail:
Q1: The goal of the Six Sigma program is to achieve a level of quality that is as close to perfection as possible. Sigma is actually a statistical term used to gauge how far a process deviates from perfection. Explain how the disciplines within Six Sigma can improve hospital efficiency and hospital profitability?
Q2: What is your personal definition of continuous quality improvement? How would you relate this definition to operations in a health care organization? How do we try to build new methods of practicing based on profound knowledge, most of which already is tacit in the organization, as well as the new knowledge that the CQI process generates?
Q3: What is the value of supply chain management? How does supply chain management impact the financial position of an organization?
Q4: Why would an organization need to measure the capacity (throughput) of the various resources (x-ray equipment, exam rooms, length of stay, etc.)? How does capacity management support decision-making?
Create a research paper (4-6 pages) on methods of quality measurement. Your paper should include the below:
1) Detailed summary of at least two different methods of quality measurement.
2) Examples of how the methods may be used to improve organizational effectiveness.
3) Evaluation of the methods.
4) At least four references.
2. For this assignment, you are required to write a reflection and self-evaluation of your understanding of health care business analyses.
Your assignment must include a discussion of the following:
1) A summary of your understanding of health care business analyses: In your own words, why is it important? What does it entail?
2) What was the most significant concept you learned during the course? How did the course assignments assist in your understanding of this concept?
3) What questions do you still have about health care business analyses? Was there anything else you were expecting to learn that the course did not cover?
4) How would you rate your overall understanding of health care business analyses? What steps do you plan on taking to increase your knowledge and understanding?