Untimely Discharge of Patients OR Slow Laboratory Test Turnaround Times

Untimely Discharge of Patients OR Slow Laboratory Test Turnaround Times
Choose one (1) of the following health operational issues (do not use both):
Untimely Discharge of Patients from a Hospital OR Slow Laboratory Test Turnaround Times
Write a paper from a process improvement perspective that:
• Examines and analyzes the selected operational issue
• Discusses possible root causes of the operational issue
• Identifies and explains 3-4-tools, techniques, and/or strategies covered in the course (textbook, lecture, or reading materials) that could be used to address the operational issue
• Proposes 3-4-well-researched solutions to address the selected operational issue and explains some of the possible second and third-order effects associated with the solutions. Links solutions to the root causes
• Explains how at least one supply chain or inventory management concept covered in Module 7 (textbook, lecture, or reading) might be useful in addressing the issue and/or improving the quality of care
• Briefly, addresses (1-2 paragraphs) ways to overcome resistance to needed change and the leadership skills required to obtain system-wide “buy-in” and cultural change in a healthcare organization
Submission Requirements
Your paper must:
• Be 6-8-pages in length, not including the required cover and reference pages.
• Conform to APA guidelines.
• Include an introduction, a body with at least two fully developed paragraphs, and a conclusion.
• Be clear and well-written. Use excellent grammar and style techniques. Be concise. Be logical. You are being graded in part on the quality of your writing.
• Be supported using a minimum of six credible sources, of which at least three must be from peer-reviewed research studies.