Assessment 3
Data Analysis and Evidence-Based Recommendations
Instructions: Use a template to list the factors that cause your selected problem, describe the data sets you will analyze, create a proposed graphic structure to present the data, and make evidence-based recommendations based on your findings.
Introduction:
The ability to articulate the potential impact of your project in a concise manner to project stakeholders can impact the successful implementation of any change initiative. The successful outcome of your project depends upon your ability to communicate effectively and prepare for meetings with important stakeholders.
This assessment is crucial to the success of your data analysis project and provides an opportunity for you to refine and add detail to your project.
Note: Each assessment of your capstone project is built on the work you have completed in previous assessments. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in the order they are presented.
Instructions
For this assessment, you will present data, analyze the data, and propose recommendations to solve your selected problem.
Use the Data Analysis and Evidence-Based Recommendations Template Download Data Analysis and Evidence-Based Recommendations Templateto complete this assessment.
- List the factors that cause the selected problem and identify how each factor is measured numerically within the literature (dollars, days, percentage, et cetera).
- Locate and describe the data sets you intend to analyze.
- Create a proposed graphic structure in which to display each major factor that contributes to your selected problem. Examples of graphics might include a bar graph, pie chart, et cetera.
- Under each graphic, provide a sentence or two about how this graphic is relevant to understanding the problem.
- Finally, complete the section, “Evidence-Based Recommendations,” by listing each evidence-based best practice recommendation for team implementation separately in one sentence, citing the source. Then you may add additional content to explain the recommendation.
- Include a final full reference list in APA format, which includes all sources integrated into the assessment.
- Submit your assessment to Turnitin as a draft. Open the report result, review the highlighted sections, and make any needed corrections before submitting your work for grading.
Additional Requirements:
Competencies Measured:
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Execution: Translate strategy to develop and maintain optimal organizational performance in health care settings.
- Describe data sets that will be analyzed.
- Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
- Competency 3: Transformation: Facilitate a change process that effectively involves patients, communities, and professionals in the improvement and delivery of health care and wellness.
- List the factors that cause a specified problem and explain how the factors are measured.
- Create a graphic structure in which to display each major factor that contributes to a selected problem.
- Explain how graphics are relevant to understanding a problem, including any trends the graphics indicate.
- Competency 5: Team Development: Develop high performing teams by inspiring individual excellence and leading talent development in healthcare organizations.
- Provide evidence-based best practice recommendations for team implementation, cite the sources, and include a full reference list.
Data Analysis and Evidence Based Recommendations Assignment
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Copy and paste the one-sentence problem statement and citation from your previous assignment.
FACTORS AND METRICS
Copy and paste all Factors and Metrics tables from your previous assignment below. A minimum of two factors that contribute to the problem statement are required.
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Precise Unit of Measurement (days, dollars, %…) |
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Type of Graphic Data Summary Structure (pie chart, bar graph, other) |
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Employee Name who Authorized Data Sharing |
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Employee Name who approved using organizations name in the report. |
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Employee Name who directed learner to redact the organization’s name in the report. |
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Include the graphic you have constructed for each factor in the space below.
Factor #1 Graphic Structure
Create a title that includes the organization or region represented, the factor examined, and the year or time frame.
Construct a data summary graphic and insert it below. Make sure that all axes or sections are clearly labeled, and that the unit of measurement is clearly identified. (e.g., percent, total number, other).
Cite the source for the data.
Example: Pie chart
Explain how the Factor 1 graphic relates to the problem: Insights, observations… (a succinct summary in a few sentences).
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Factor #2 Graphic Structure
Create a title that includes the organization or region represented, the factor examined, and the year or time frame.
Construct a data summary graphic and insert it below. Make sure that all axes or sections are clearly labeled, and that the unit of measurement is clearly identified. (e.g., percent, total number, other).
Cite the source for the data.
Example: Histogram
Shaikh, U. (2021, April 1). Strategies and approches for tracking improvements in patient safety. Patient Safety Network. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/strategies-and-approaches-tracking-improvements-patient-safety
Explain how the Factor 2 graphic relates to the problem: Insights, observations… (a succinct summary in a few sentences).
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[ FACTOR #3 GRAPHIC STRUCTURE…]
Create a title that includes the organization or region represented, the factor examined, and the year or time frame.
Construct a data summary graphic and insert it below. Make sure that all axes or sections are clearly labeled, and that the unit of measurement is clearly identified. (e.g., percent, total number, other).
Cite the source for the data.
Example: Variance analysis
Brennan, T. (n.d.). Certified healthcare financial professional. HFMA. https://slideplayer.com/slide/14324295/
Explain how the Factor 3 graphic relates to the problem: Insights, observations… (a succinct summary in a few sentences).
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[ FACTOR #4 GRAPHIC STRUCTURE…]
Create a title that includes the organization or region represented, the factor examined, and the year or time frame.
Construct a data summary graphic and insert it below. Make sure that all axes or sections are clearly labeled, and that the unit of measurement is clearly identified. (e.g., percent, total number, other).
Cite the source for the data.
Example: (Balanced scorecard)
Explain how the Factor 4 graphic relates to the problem: Insights, observations… (a succinct summary in a few sentences).
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[ FACTOR #5 GRAPHIC STRUCTURE…]
Create a title that includes the organization or region represented, the factor examined, and the year or time frame.
Construct a data summary graphic and insert it below. Make sure that all axes or sections are clearly labeled, and that the unit of measurement is clearly identified. (e.g., percent, total number, other).
Cite the source for the data.
Example: Compliance Audit Summary Infographic
Deo, R. N. (2017, September 19). On-site audits to follow OCR Phase 2 HIPAA desk audits. 24By7Security. https://blog.24by7security.com/ocr-phase-2-hipaa-desk-audits
Note: This example is taken from a blog. Blogs are not considered authoritative sources for Master’s level projects.
Explain how the Factor 5 graphic relates to the problem: Insights, observations… (a succinct summary in a few sentences.
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EVIDENCE BASED RECOMMENDATIONS
Please list a minimum of three evidence-based recommendations which directly address the problem. State the recommendations in the form of action step sentences. Each recommendation must be supported by a different authoritative, peer-reviewed, source or sources.
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· Implement best practice initiative X to address problem Z (Agency for Best Practices, 202x).
· Have all patient care navigators successfully complete cultural competence best-practice training program C (DEI Institute, 202x).
· Conduct a quarterly audit to assess compliance with regulatory standard R (CMS, 202x).
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OPTIONAL: MY ORIGINAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Share any new insights which represent your original recommendations which are not found in literature.
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REFERENCES
Provide a full APA-formatted reference list by listing any additional sources which were not included in your literature review.
SOURCE VERIFICATION: SELF CHECK
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Name of Source Verification Software (SafeAssign, TurnItIn) |
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Date of Initial DRAFT submission |
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Date report result was opened, reviewed, and any needed corrections made |
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Name: I confirm that I have reviewed source citation and originality of the content that I submitted for academic credit. |
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