Opening Paragraph and Background of the Study

Develop your opening paragraph and background of the study or problem. Adhere to the Doctoral Phase 2 – Precis section found in the CDS Dissertation Guide on CDS Central. Review the CDS Dissertation Guide on background of the problem.

 

Note: The opening paragraph/statement should bring the reader into the topic; the background of the study/problem should frame the problem and identify the gaps and/or deficiencies from prior research. It is important to present why the study should be pursued and for whom the study is important.

 

The open paragraphs can be 2 paragraphs. Then the Background of the Problem begins. Together, these should be 3-4 pages long.

 

Ensure use of doctoral level APA guidelines, include in-text citations and a reference page. Background will be submitted attached as  base ground as well as example template instructions.

Alignment

Part 1

Apply APA Guidelines for both parts. 

 

Review the Chapter 1 Development PowerPoint attached.

Write a  300-word response to the following:

  • How will you achieve alignment between your research foundational elements (or triad – problem, purpose, and research questions) and the research method and design?
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*Do not use quotes in the discussion. This is space to hone your scholarly writing skills.

*Important notice: do not use .com reference sources, as most represent commercialization of content and not considered scholarly or peer-reviewed.

 

Part 2

 

Write a  300-word response to the following:

  • Be sure to check CDS Central for the Dissertation Template for format.
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  • Locate and review a dissertation in ProQuest with similar research variables and methods. Briefly summarize and share what you learned new, and what concepts confirmed.
  • (Previous dissertations can not be used as references in your research, not peer-reviewed. Yet review of previous dissertation good to understand content flow and structure.)

 

 

End of Course Reflection

Create a reflective and applied statement in which you:

  • Describe how the material from Weeks 5–8 has affected your thought processes, development, and professional disposition.
  • Reflect on your personal learning process (e.g., challenges, moments of discovery, life experiences, and interactions).
  • Include questions for the course facilitator regarding material that may still be unclear.

 

Use this assignment as an opportunity throughout the course and the program to document your development as a scholar, practitioner, and leader, and to reflect critically on the changes that occur during this process. 

 

Format your citations according to APA guidelines.

Risk Management Reflective Summary

Write a 600 word reflective summary that:

  • Describes how risk management might relate to your dissertation project 
  • Includes your thoughts about how risk management processes might have mitigated the challenges faced by the patients and providers in A Never Event

 

Format your citations according to APA guidelines. 

Risk Management Reflective Summary

Write a 600 word reflective summary that:

  • Describes how risk management might relate to your dissertation project 
  • Includes your thoughts about how risk management processes might have mitigated the challenges faced by the patients and providers in A Never Event

 

Format your citations according to APA guidelines. 

Enterprise Risk Management

Write a 300-word response to the following:

  • What is enterprise risk management (ERM)? 
  • What value can be provided by an ERM program? 
  • What are the hallmarks of an effective ERM?
  • Include your own experience as well as two citations that align with or contradict your comments as sourced from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources. Cite your sources using APA formatting. If you found contradicting information to what your experience tells you, explain why you agree or disagree with the research.

Write a 300-word response to the following:

  • Summarize the enterprise risk management (ERM) process for 1 of the global health care organizations that you selected. 
  • Identify common challenges and pitfalls of institutionalizing an ERM culture within a global health system. 
  • Discuss how the 4 Ts of risk control (i.e., transferring risk, tolerating risk, treating risk, and terminating risk) might be applied to mitigate risk. 

 

For both parts please apply APA guidelines, in text citations and a reference page.

Emerging Technological Trend

Identify 3 to 5 significant emerging technological trends affecting risk management within a health care organization. 

 

Select 1 of the technological trends you identified for the next portion of this assignment. 

 

Create a 300 word presentation in which you: 

  • Summarize the most relevant technological trend affecting an organization.
  • Identify the factors that led to the trend.
  • Explain the trend’s financial and service effects.
  • Develop a strategy to address opportunities.
  • Describe how you would mitigate the associated threats.

 

 

Cite at least 5 scholarly references to support your assignment. 

 

Format your citations according to APA guidelines. 

 

Submit your assignment.

Technology and Risk

Part I

Research at least 2 technology systems that support risk management. To prepare for the discussion, compare and contrast each of the technology systems. 

Write a 300-word response to the following:

  • What are the potential benefits and challenges of using the technology systems?
  • Based on your research, which system would you recommend purchasing for your organization?  
  • Include your own experience as well as two citations that align with or contradict your comments as sourced from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources. Cite your sources using APA formatting. If you found contradicting information to what your experience tells you, explain why you agree or disagree with the research. 
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Part II

Write a 300-word response to the following:

  • Do laws and regulations protect patients, or do health professionals protect patients? 
  • As you consider laws and regulations, how would the situation in A Never Event be different today?

For both parts, please apply APA guidelines, in text citations and a reference page. 

 

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