research and analysis of a case study focusing on various quality improvement issues encountered by the healthcare administrator. The purpose of the assignment is to apply course concepts in the analysis and interpretation of situations in health administration.
use A Downward Spiral: A Case Study in Homelessness to examine closely the issues which the healthcare agency is confronted. Most often, it may be necessary to read the case several times – once to grasp the overall picture of what is happening to the facility and then several times more to discover and grasp the specific problems.
Requirements: 2500 words, APA-compliant. The page length requirement does not include the required title page and reference pages.
Recommended paper format:
Title page and page numbers
Introduction – This section of the paper should provide background information of the case. This includes a brief overview of the key facts of the case. It may be necessary to use properly referenced sources to support information in this section. This component of the paper should not be lengthy but should contain enough information to create interest in the case.
Statement of the problem – Define the central issue. The paper should include a concise statement of the major problem identified in the case. Many cases will involve several issues or problems. Identify the most important problems and separate them from the more trivial issues.
Causes of the problem– This section provides a detailed analysis of the causes of the problem identified. Students should clearly demonstrate the use of course concepts in problem identification.
Possible solutions– This section should detail a variety of solutions to the problem in addition to the ones that may be mentioned in the case. Make sure that the solution addresses the CAUSE of the problem. The analysis should address what should be done, by whom, and in what sequence. Students should also consider the pros and cons of all possible solutions.
