Qualitative Analysis Assignment

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Project Title/Subject Qualitative Analysis Assignment

Urgency : 12 to 24 hours 

Citation Style: None (Not Applicable)

No. of Pages/Wordcount: 7 page(s)/1925 Words

No. of Sources/References: Not Needed

English: English US

Description:

Understanding qualitative analysis begins by understanding the coding process. While qualitative analysis software can assist with the analysis, researchers must still use logic and reasoning to create the codes from the raw data. In this assignment, you will analyze interview and focus group transcripts by inductively coding the data and developing themes. This will mimic the process and feeling of coding a large study though on a much smaller scale.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

Refer to “Qualitative Analysis Assignment Directions” in the Study Materials for this topic.

Refer to the transcripts “Sped Focus Group,” “Sped Interview,” and “TS Focus Group” in the Study Materials for this topic.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Access the document “Qualitative Analysis Assignment Directions” from the Study Materials for this topic.

Complete the tasks as directed in the document.

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Part 1: Service Level Agreement. 

It is suggested that the project you select be manageable in scope and not overly complex. You will assume that the objectives and scope of the project you have selected have been vetted and approved. The next step is to develop a project plan. You will develop a project management plan that will walk through key steps of the project management process. The objective of this Assignment is not a deep dive into the full intricacies of project management. Rather, it is to ensure that as a health care administrator, you have a solid theory and practical knowledge of key aspects of the project management process.h

The project chosen for this assignment is:  computerized provider order entry (CPOE)    

For Part 1 of this Assignment, you will create a Service Level Agreement (3–5 pages) which includes the following:

• Project Description, Purpose, and Objectives: The project description delineates key aspects of a project. In 1–2 pages, your project plan should:     
  • Describe the project and explain the purpose and justification for the project.
  • Explain the goals and objectives of the project.
  • Describe the requirements for the project.
  • Explain the tangible measures for acceptance criteria used to achieve project success.
• Project Scope: The project scope defines the scope of the project and how the scope will be managed. In 2–3 pages, your project plan should:     
  • Summarize, in detail, the expected deliverables for the project.
  • Explain the acceptance criteria for the project.
  • Explain the project assumptions, risks, and constraints.
• Roles and Responsibilities: By definition, a project is a unique undertaking with a beginning and an end point. One responsibility of management is to determine who will be a part of the project team (including designation of a project manager). Ask yourself, “Who needs to be on this team to ensure that project goals are successfully met?” Consider as well the importance of communication among team members. What communication needs will each individual have? With whom will they communicate and how?     
  • Using the Project Roles and Responsibilities Matrix template in the Learning Resources, list the names* and titles of all individuals or entities involved in the project. Indicate whether each stakeholder is internal or external to the project organization.
  • Note: For privacy purposes, please use pseudonyms. 
• Identify the internal and external stakeholders for a project.
• Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of the project stakeholders.
• Explain how to communicate with project stakeholders.

Part 2: Project Schedule

There are many different methodologies for planning and scheduling a project. For this Assignment, you will develop a Gantt chart that depicts key project activities, time allotted for each activity, and when each activity is scheduled to begin. To do so, you will need to consider dependencies. Some activities will be sequential, others may be simultaneous, and some may overlap.

Note: You may create your own Gantt chart using Excel, or search for and download a Gantt chart template.

• Using a Gantt chart, construct a project schedule.
• In 2–3 paragraphs of your project plan, explain the estimating techniques used to develop your project schedule. Provide rationale for why these techniques will be effective.
• Part 3: Strategies for Maintaining the Project Budget

A project begins with an approved budget. Too often, however, unless the budget is meticulously managed, budget overruns occur. Health care administrators must ensure that the project management process includes careful oversight on spending. In 2–3 pages, describe the project budget key success factors including the following:

• Analyze at least three strategies that can be applied for due diligence and maintaining oversight of the project budget.
• Explain at least two challenges each of these strategies might present and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Compare the positive outcomes that might result from each strategy.

Part 4: Risk Management, Quality Management, and Sustainability

Even the most straightforward and well-planned project can be impacted by unexpected circumstances. Anticipating risks is a key part of project management, and one that a health care administrator or manager must ensure is taken into consideration by the project team. Additionally, If not carefully monitored, budget and time constraints can take a toll on the quality of a project. Create a 2–4 page risk management and quality management plan, which includes the following:

• Describe how you plan to manage risks for your project.
• Analyze strategies for managing quality within your project.
• Analyze strategies for sustainability of your project.
• Describe at least two tools and/or techniques you plan to use to manage quality and defend why you chose those tools.

Additional Resources: 

http://www.pmi.org/passport/mar09/passport_mar09_seven-tips-on-how-to-build-a-solid-schedule.ht

This case written assignment is on Arcadian Microarray Technologies, In. (Case 44).    

Report Requirements:

·       Cover sheet with case name, date, team number and team members;

·       One or two page written report analyzing questions given; and

·       Exhibit with any financials, ratios, charts/graphs that you address in your report.

 Your analysis should cover the following concerns: Click here   for more details 

Course outcomes addressed in this assignment:

HA550-03: Evaluate health care industry regulations and best practices for assuring they are followed. [Evaluate] 

Instructions:

In this unit, you will explore a variety of health care industry regulations and best practices for assuring that they are followed. You will develop a regulatory reference guide that you can use in your career in healthcare administration. By the end of this unit, you will be able to understand the difference among rules, laws, and regulations. Likewise, you will be able to identify regulations in the healthcare industry and evaluate best practices for regulatory compliance.

A reference guide is simply a document that helps the user locate information in a quick and easy fashion. Create your reference guide as a tool that you can use in your career.

Your reference guide will be divided into five main sections. Each section will contain more detailed information (i.e. name of organization, a brief description, and hyperlink to the respective source).

Feel free to be as creative as you desire. Grading is based on evidence of completing the requirements for each section.

Your regulatory reference guide must contain the following elements:

Section I: Regulatory Oversight (10)

• Create a reference section that easily identifies (1) federal regulatory oversight and (2) state regulatory oversight (when applicable) for the following types of healthcare organizations:
  • acute care
  • assisted living facility
  • critical access hospital
  • dialysis care
  • home health care
  • hospice care
  • rural health clinic
  • pediatric care
  • skilled nursing facility
  • Veterans Health Administration

Section II: Government Agencies (20)

• Create a reference section that easily identifies at least twenty (20) government agencies relative to the field of healthcare administration. Some examples include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, etc.

Section III: Membership Associations (20)

• Create a reference section that easily identifies at least twenty (20) membership associations relative to the field of healthcare administration. Some examples include the American Medical Association, the American College of Healthcare Administrators, American Psychological Association, American College of Healthcare Executives, etc.

Section IV: Medicare Compare (8)

• Create a reference section that easily identifies all the Medicare Compare websites:
  • Physician
  • Home Health
  • Hospital
  • Nursing Home
  • Dialysis
  • IRF
  • LTCH
  • Hospice

Section V: Licensing (2)

• Create a reference section that easily identifies any national or state licensing boards for leadership careers in the following healthcare fields:
  • assisted living facilities
  • skilled nursing facilities

Report your findings by using one (1) of the methods below:

1. Word document saved as a .pdf (ensure live links are enabled)
2. Publisher document saved as a .pdf (ensure live links are enabled)
3. Portfoliobox site
4. Prezi presentation
5. Other (must obtain approval from instructor) 

Standards: 

• Your reference guide must contain live links to your websites
• Your reference guide can be as creative as you desire
• If you describe your sections or information within your sections, do not plagiarize! Summarize in your own words.