Apply a selected tool to an identified health care problem, analyze the qualitative and quantitative results, and
provide evidence-based recommendations to address the problem based on analyses performed. Include a
minimum of two visual data displays (charts, graphs, et cetera).
Health care has become a data-driven industry that practices evidence-based decision making. Whether the issue is
clinical or financial, health care leaders are expected to analyze problems using logic, established tools, and data.
Effective leaders engage team members in the problem resolution process, encouraging a wide variety of
perspectives. Once the problem is clearly defined, the health care leader is responsible for selecting an appropriate,
established framework or tool with which to analyze the problem. Research, critical thinking, and team collaboration
are important facets of problem solving.
Health care organizations have finite resources, so the solving of problems must take place within the confines of the
organization’s available resources. In this assessment you will practice estimating the cost of one
recommendation and determining whether implementing the recommendation is realistic for a specific health care
organization. You will apply a simple cost benefit analysis and make a recommendation. Cost benefit analysis is
another important skill for health care leaders, and this assessment provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate
critical thinking skills.
This assessment also provides the opportunity to reflect upon the industry and organizational contexts before
engaging in application of a tool for problem analysis. You will consider the organization’s setting with respect to
level of care, mission, strategy, operations, and culture. Moreover, you will think critically about legal, regulatory,
ethical, and risk management operational issues that relate to the selected problem. Let’s get started.
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate proficiency in the course competencies through
the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Evaluate problems in health care organizations, and apply tools to improve quality and
outcomes.
Provide rationale for the selected problem analysis model or tool.
Competency 3: Construct evidence-based health care management recommendations in compliance with
personal and professional values and legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations.
Construct evidence based recommendations which may include ethical, legal, regulatory, and
organizational standards.
Competency 4: Analyze records and reports based on established benchmarks and organizational goals and
performance.
Analyze date relative to internal and external benchmarks
