Using root cause analysis, students will practice assessing and analyzing process methodology improvements in the context of healthcare operations.

Purpose: The assignment uses a case study to apply root cause analysis to identify the cause of issues and problems. Using root cause analysis, students will practice assessing and analyzing process methodology improvements in the context of healthcare operations. Instructions: Read the case study titled “The Unfortunate Admission” Download “The Unfortunate Admission”by Baum et al. (2008). Case study attached. Analyze the case study by completing the following areas: Case Study Introduction: Provide a summary of the case by introducing the main characters and what this assignment will address. Errors: Identify and discuss the errors that occurred in the case study. Root Cause Analysis: Use a Root Cause Analysis tool to identify the major causes of the errors. Recommendations & Action Plan: Think of yourself as the COO of the hospital addressed in the case study. For the errors and issues you discussed, provide recommendations with an action plan on how the hospital can correct the problems. Recommendations & Action Plan The recommendations should be realistic The action plan should address the following: What will need to take place? Who would oversee implementing the recommendation (s) The timeline for implementation Resources (tangible or intangible) needed to be implemented To complete this research assignment, conduct the following: Read the case study thoroughly, address the case analysis key areas (1-4) and submit in a Word Document in Canvas, using APA 7th edition format, an introduction, and conclusion paragraph, with a minimum of six academic sources used. Length requirement: at minimum 500 words, 3 to 4 pages, not including the title page or reference list. TURNITIN-plagiarism check. The target percentage is 15% or less. You have two submission opportunities. In the first draft submission, use it to make needed corrections to the content. The reference list must not be included with your first draft submission. When revisions are provided, have the second and final submission reference list.

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