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1. Quality and performance in healthcare.
Quality and performance in healthcare.Quality and performance in healthcare.HS450M4-4:
Apply tools and techniques in the management of quality and performance in a healthcare
setting.Techniques and Tools for Strategic Management in HealthcareInstructionsORDER
NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSYou have been appointed as lead
project manager for the implementation of a new EHR system in a large multi- campus
hospital system. The CEO and Board of Directors have asked you to provide information
regarding the methods by which you will ensure successful adoption of the new information
system. You will make judgments in of established criteria and/or standards to help
ensure a smooth transition to the new system. Please follow the instructions below in
completion of this assessment.Part 1:Appraise and assess the relationship between health
care regulation compliance and quality management. Evaluate and advocate the use of
quality management tools that could be used as process control techniques to compliance
efforts. Select two (2) quality management tools (e.g., control charts, Pareto charts, fishbone
diagrams). Provide a visual example for each tool selected, and, in an executive summary for
the CEO and Board of Directors, describe how each tool can be used to inform internal
policies, processes, and organizational structure decision making.Part 2:Develop and
recommend a plan to measure and manage performance during the transition to the new
EHR. Compare at least two (2) benchmarking techniques (e.g., productivity standards,
report cards, dashboards, etc.) and provide a visual example for each technique used.
Differentiate between internal and external benchmarking. Discuss how benchmarking
techniques are used to comply with health care regulations and improve organizational
performance.Part 3:Appraise, assess, and advocate for workflow concepts that would assist
in managing the transition to the new EHR system. Examine at least two (2) workflow
concepts (e.g., use cases, top down diagrams, swimlane diagrams, etc.). Provide a visual
example of each and discuss its use in ing internal policies, processes, and organizational
structure decision making.Part 4:Determines and recommend project management
techniques that you would use for the EHR transition to ensure efficient workflow and
appropriate outcomes. Select at least two (2) techniques (e.g., Gantt charts, benchmarking,
risk analysis) for interpretation. Provide an example of each and discuss how the two
project management techniques can be used to achieve outcomes that ensure regulatory
compliance.Minimum Submission RequirementsThis Assessment should be a Microsoft
Word (minimum 1000 words) document, in addition to the title and reference
pages.Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of

2. concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your submission
should be highly organized, logical, and focused.Your submission must be written in
Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar
and mechanics.Your submission should provide a clearly established and sustained
viewpoint and purpose.Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as
original and insightful.A separate page at the end of your submission should contain a list of
references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.Be
sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations where appropriate and reference all
sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the
writing resources for APA formatting and citation found in Academic Tools. Additional
writing resources can be found within the Academic Success Center.Your submission
should:include a cover sheet;be double-spaced;be typed in Times New Roman, 12 -point
font;include correct citationsbe written in Standard English with no spelling or punctuation
errors; andinclude correct references at the bottom of the last page.Quoting should be less
than 10% of the entire paper. Paraphrasing is necessary.Students must cite and reference at
least four credible sources.If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet
the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored.