Six Sigma term paper

Six Sigma – Fall 2016

Term Paper for Distance Students

Application of Six Sigma in Healthcare

Guidelines for the term paper

· It should be single spaced with font size 12.

· The first page should be the “title” page.

· The last page should be “References and additional reading”.

· Not to exceed 8 pages + title and reference pages (total 10 pages).

· Size of the each picture should not exceed ¼ page

Ideas for the term paper

1. Identify the type of projects in Healthcare where Six Sigma can be used.

a) Note: more projects and more picture the better grade.

2. Explain how Six Sigma tools are used in the Healthcare projects.

3. Give specific examples in Healthcare where Six Sigma is currently used.

4. You may use the case studies from in-class presentations.

5. Also do your own research for this term paper.

6. Discuss KPOV and KPIV in each example or project.

Note: the more projects and examples the better grade you get. Give more examples not only few.

7. Discuss the outcomes & results achieved by using Six Sigma in Healthcare.

Grading criteria for the Term Paper

A = Pictures / Diagrams / Graphs / Tables = 20 points

B = Research information = 20 points

C = Example of Jobs, tasks & KPIVs = 20 points

D = Discussion of outcomes and results = 20 points

E = References, Structure, Flow, Format = 20 points

Please note:

· Don’t waste time and space in describing: What is Six Sigma? What are Six Sigma tools?

· Focus on many practical applications with outcomes and results