INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOPIC SELECTION AND APPROVAL<\/p>\n
Use table 1 (below) to select your topic and complete the attached form.\u00a0The problem must be addressed from the perspective of a health care manager. The capstone project is a cumulative project that demonstrates the candidate\u2019s ability to apply the capabilities and knowledge that you have accrued through the Health Service Management Graduate Program at Mercy College. You must complete the attached form as upload it by 9\/19\/2022 at 11:59 PM. You cannot submit the introduction until your topic is approved. Please note the need to submit all section on time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Capstone Requirements<\/p>\n
To complete the Capstone and graduate candidates must:<\/p>\n
Select a Capstone Topic from one of the tables above and describe a specific problem related to that topic.<\/p>\n
Propose a realistic, manageable intervention that addresses the problem. The intervention must be focused on a local facility or community.<\/p>\n
Use the Capstone Template to submit sections of the Capstone as drafts<\/p>\n
Make any needed correction and revisions, based on reviewers\u2019 feedback before submitting the draft of the next section.<\/p>\n
For the Capstone a health care institution or facility includes:<\/p>\n
hospitals or medical centers<\/p>\n
health maintenance organizations,<\/p>\n
health care clinics or outpatient centers,<\/p>\n
nursing homes, extended care facility, or other institution devoted to the care of sick, infirm, or aged person.<\/p>\n
health care businesses such as health insurance providers, product manufacturers or others that provide health care services.<\/p>\n
alternative or complimentary care setting<\/p>\n
Substance abuse residential or outpatient settings<\/p>\n
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Table 1<\/p>\n
Institution-Based and Facility-based Intervention Topics<\/p>\n
TOPIC<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
LITERATURE REVIEW (PART 1 & 2)<\/p>\n
STRATEGIC PLAN<\/p>\n
FINANCIAL PLAN<\/p>\n
METHOD FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE<\/p>\n
IMPACT OF HEALTH WORKER SHORTAGES ON SERVICES<\/p>\n
Description of the impact of this problem on quality of care, patient outcomes at the institution<\/p>\n
Description of health care workers where shortage exists (ex. Nurses)<\/p>\n
Introduction to the proposes intervention to improve this problem<\/p>\n
Data that demonstrates this institution is experiencing this problem<\/p>\n
In-text references for sources that can be cited such as institutional reports or citations by an accrediting agency or other authority<\/p>\n
Description of the application of Action Research to address this or similar problem<\/p>\n
Discussion of the action research components of your proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Description of two previous attempts to address this issue at this or a similar institution<\/p>\n
The similarities and differences of your proposal compared to previous attempts.<\/p>\n
Description of the institution\u2019s mission and why your proposal is consistent with the instructional mission.<\/p>\n
Description of the organizational structure of the proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Goals, objectives and activities required to implement the intervention<\/p>\n
Timeframe for intervention over a 1-year period which details major activities<\/p>\n
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Description and itemized budget of all expenses related to the proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Description and itemized revenue sources and projections for the intervention including payer mix.<\/p>\n
Description of the\u00a0 impact of the intervention on the institution (utilization and revenue)<\/p>\n
Description of data that will be collected<\/p>\n
Description of how data will be analyzed<\/p>\n
Description of how ethical issues will be addressed.<\/p>\n
USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE<\/p>\n
Describe the clinical or administrate problem that will be address<\/p>\n
Describe how quality of care will ne improved or patient outcomes will improve through adaption of the technology.<\/p>\n
Describe the current process<\/p>\n
Data that demonstrates this institution is experiencing this problem due to the current process<\/p>\n
In-text references for sources that can be cited such as institutional reports or citations by an accrediting agency or other authority<\/p>\n
Description of the application of Action Research to address this or similar problem<\/p>\n
Discussion of the action research components of your proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Description of two previous attempts to address this issue at this or a similar institution<\/p>\n
The similarities and differences of your proposal compared to previous attempts.<\/p>\n
Description of the institution\u2019s mission and why your proposal is consistent with the instructional mission.<\/p>\n
Description of the organizational structure of the proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Goals, objectives and activities required to implement the intervention<\/p>\n
Timeframe for intervention over a 1-year period which details major activities<\/p>\n
Description and itemized budget of all expenses related to the proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Description of the financial impact of the intervention on the institution.<\/p>\n
Description of data that will be collected<\/p>\n
Description of how data will be analyzed<\/p>\n
Description of how ethical issues will be addressed.<\/p>\n
CREATING A NEW PROGRAM OR SERVICE TO MEET AN UNMET NEED<\/p>\n
Describe the need for the new program or service<\/p>\n
Describe the proposed intervention will meet the unmet need<\/p>\n
Data that shows the institution is not addressing the unmet need<\/p>\n
In-text references for sources that can be cited such as institutional reports or citations by an accrediting agency or other authority<\/p>\n
Description of the application of Action Research to address this or similar problem<\/p>\n
Discussion of the action research components of your proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Description of two previous attempts to address this issue at this or a similar institution<\/p>\n
The similarities and differences of your proposal compared to previous attempts<\/p>\n
Description of the institution\u2019s mission and why your proposal is consistent with the instructional mission.<\/p>\n
Description of the organizational structure of the proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Goals, objectives and activities required to implement the intervention<\/p>\n
Timeframe for intervention over a 1-year period which details major activities<\/p>\n
Projected utilization of new service or program<\/p>\n
Description and itemized revenue sources and projections for the intervention including payer mix based on utilization projections<\/p>\n
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Description of data that will be collected<\/p>\n
Description of how data will be analyzed<\/p>\n
Description of how ethical issues will be addressed<\/p>\n
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCY OR WASTE<\/p>\n
Describe the source of inefficiency or waste<\/p>\n
Description of how the proposed intervention will reduce inefficiency or waste.<\/p>\n
Describe the current process<\/p>\n
Present data that demonstrates waste or inefficiency this current process<\/p>\n
In-text references for sources that can be cited such as institutional reports or citations by an accrediting agency or other authority<\/p>\n
Description of the application of Action Research to address this or similar problem<\/p>\n
Discussion of the action research components of your proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Description of two previous attempts to address this issue at this or a similar institution<\/p>\n
Description of\u00a0 similarities and differences of your proposal compared to previous attempts<\/p>\n
Description of the institution\u2019s mission and why your proposal is consistent with the instructional mission.<\/p>\n
Description of the organizational structure of the proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Goals, objectives and activities required to implement the intervention<\/p>\n
Timeframe for intervention over a 1-year period which details major activities<\/p>\n
Projected utilization of new service or program<\/p>\n
Description and itemized revenue sources and projections for the intervention including payer mix based on utilization projections<\/p>\n
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Description of data that will be collected<\/p>\n
Description of how data will be analyzed<\/p>\n
Description of how ethical issues will be addressed<\/p>\n
Table 2<\/p>\n
Community- Based Intervention Topics<\/p>\n
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Topic<\/p>\n
Introduction Requirements<\/p>\n
Description Requirements<\/p>\n
Literature Review (Part 1 & 2)<\/p>\n
Strategic Plan<\/p>\n
Financial Plan<\/p>\n
Method for Measuring Performance<\/p>\n
Creating a new neighborhood-based program, service or product<\/p>\n
Description of need or demand for service or program or product<\/p>\n
Local neighborhood where program will be initiated<\/p>\n
Population impacted by the service or program<\/p>\n
Local data showing need for\u00a0 service or program<\/p>\n
Description of how intervention will engage and provide services to the neighborhood where program will be initiated<\/p>\n
Description of the application of Action Research to address this or similar problem<\/p>\n
Discussion of the action research components of your proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Description of two previous attempts to address this issue at this or a similar institution<\/p>\n
Description of\u00a0 similarities and differences of your proposal compared to previous attempts<\/p>\n
Description of the new program\u2019s\u00a0 mission and why your proposal is consistent with the instructional mission.<\/p>\n
Description of the organizational structure of the proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Goals, objectives and activities required to implement the intervention<\/p>\n
Timeframe for intervention over a 1-year period which details major activities<\/p>\n
Description and itemized budget of all expenses related to the proposed intervention<\/p>\n
Description and itemized revenue sources and projections for the intervention including payer mix.<\/p>\n
Description of the\u00a0 impact of the intervention on the institution (utilization and revenue)<\/p>\n
Description of data that will be collected<\/p>\n
Description of how data will be analyzed<\/p>\n
Description of how ethical issues will be addressed.<\/p>\n
Capstone Resources<\/p>\n
Attached Files:<\/p>\n
\u00a0Common Mistakes Candudates make on Capstone.pptx\u00a0(564.874 KB)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 See attached lecture on common mistakes made related to the Capstone Project<\/p>\n
APA guidelines 7th edition<\/p>\n
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Used to format citations, references, tables, graphs, images<\/p>\n
https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/apa_changes_7th_edition.html<\/p>\n
Grammar & Punctuation<\/p>\n
Used for writing quality<\/p>\n
Course Textbook &\u00a0https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/<\/p>\n
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DATA SOURCES<\/p>\n
Local Data New York City<\/p>\n
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene\u00a0–\u00a0Includes NYC Community Health Survey Atlas: More than 40 multi-colored, thematic New York City maps showing the neighborhood distribution of a wide variety of health indicators, from Health Care Access to Weight and Nutrition.<\/p>\n
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene\u00a0EpiQuery\u00a0– Includes data from Community Health Survey, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, \u00a0Vital Statistics Census and SPARCS<\/p>\n
New York City Mayor\u2019s Office of Immigrant Affairs\u00a0\u2013 Includes data on immigrants<\/p>\n
New York City Census\u00a0FactFinder\u00a0Community Data Portal\u00a0– Provides quick and easy access to population information from the 2000 U.S. Census.<\/p>\n
Community Data Portal\u00a0NYC Community Health Survey (NYC-CHS)\u00a0-Provides health data summaries<\/p>\n
New York City Department of City Planning\u00a0 – Provides demographic statistics about New York City. Includes maps translating showing the relationship between Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs) and Community Districts (CDs).<\/p>\n
NYC Dept of City Planning’s Community District Profiles\u00a0\u2013 Provides gateway to data, maps and other resources describing New York City’s 59 community districts.<\/p>\n
New York State Data for Cities, Towns Regions and Boroughs<\/p>\n
Health.data.ny.gov\u00a0– Health data from NY state dept of health, includes datasets<\/p>\n
US Census Bureau – New York State Quick Facts\u00a0– The New York Census Research Data Center provides access to Census data in secure facilities.<\/p>\n
CDC Data and Statistics\u00a0&\u00a0CDC\u00a0FastStats\u00a0\u00a0– Vital Statistics for New York State<\/p>\n
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)\u00a0– BRFSS is the world\u2019s largest, on-going telephone health survey system, tracking health conditions and risk behaviors in the United States yearly since 1984. Currently, data are collected monthly in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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