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In this formative activity, you will explore Lean and Six Sigma concepts applied to health care for process and performance improvement. Consider how Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models. You will write a paper to summarize the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma and the application of Lean and Six Sigma in a selected case study.
Preparation
Read the Using DMAIC To Improve Nursing Shift-Change AssignmentsLinks to an external site. case study. Your assignment is based on it. (If desired, you can download a PDF version of the case study if you agree to the free registration on the ASQ site)
Instructions
Write 1–2 pages in which you:
1. Summarize the application of Lean and Six Sigma in the case study.
2. Describe ways in which Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models.
Use at least two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides .
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Resources
· Using DMAIC To Improve Nursing Shift-Change AssignmentsLinks to an external site. .
· What is Six Sigma?Links to an external site. (Optional)
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40 to >36 pts Exemplary Summarized the application of Lean and Six Sigma in a case study. 36 to >32 pts Competent Described the application of Lean and Six Sigma in a case study. 32 to >28 pts Needs Improvement Identified the application of Lean and Six Sigma in a case study. 28 to >0 pts Unacceptable Does not submit or summarize the application of Lean and Six Sigma in a case study. |
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40 to >36 pts Exemplary Described ways in which Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models. 36 to >32 pts Competent Described ways in which Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models with minor errors or omissions. 32 to >28 pts Needs Improvement Identified ways in which Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models. 28 to >0 pts Unacceptable Did not submit or identify ways in which Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models. |
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10 to >9 pts Exemplary Cited at least two credible, relevant, and appropriate sources; each source was cited within the assignment. 9 to >8 pts Competent Cited required number of sources but not all sources were credible, relevant, or appropriate; or sources were not cited within the assignment. 8 to >7 pts Needs Improvement Did not cite the required number of sources or cited required number of sources but sources were not credible, relevant, or appropriate. 7 to >0 pts Unacceptable Did not cite any sources. |
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Produce writing that contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling in accordance with SWS style |
10 to >9 pts Exemplary Produced writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling with 0–2 errors. 9 to >8 pts Competent Produced writing that attempts to be clear and well organized and to apply appropriate SWS style. Writing contains some errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling. There may be occasional errors (1–2), but they do not impact the ability of the reader to understand the writing. 8 to >7 pts Needs Improvement Produced writing that has noticeable issues with clarity, organization, and the application of SWS style. Writing contains some errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling. There are multiple errors (3–4) that distract from the reader's ability to understand the writing. 7 to >0 pts Unacceptable Produced writing that lacks clarity, organization, or does not apply SWS style. There are significant issues with grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Overall, errors are significant in number (5 or more), and the reader will have difficulty understanding the writing. |
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