Healthcare administrators may need to collect and analyze data to learn more about the scope of a pr ...

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Healthcare administrators may need to collect and analyze data to learn more about the scope of a problem and underlying causes to better understand what kinds of interventions may be appropriate. They will also want to study the efficacy of various interventions and select one with a strong evidence base. Furthermore, in a data-driven decision-making process, the implementation of a solution is not a final endpoint; instead, outcomes are monitored, and adjustments are made to foster an ongoing cycle of improvement. This course is organized around a conceptual framework that outlines this multi-step, cyclical process. The Data-Driven Decision-Making Framework used in this course is based on an education model developed by Ellen Mandinach (2012) that illustrates this cycle and describes how data can be used to drive evidence-based decisions. The framework has been adapted to healthcare administration and is organized on a continuum by which health services organization (HSO) data are transformed from meaningless numbers into actionable knowledge. The Data-Driven Decision-Making Framework Interactive is a resource that provides explanations and examples of each of the framework’s components. Take some time to thoroughly review the Interactive and familiarize yourself with all the decision-making phases and related terminology, as you will use these terms and concepts throughout the course. In this Assignment, you will apply the Data-Driven Decision-Making Framework to a healthcare administration case study. You will analyze the case study to identify the framework components and explain how each element contributed to the decision-making process Briefly summarize the decision that was approached in your selected article. Identify where you see each of the elements of the Data-Driven Decision-Making Framework in the selected article. Explain how each element of the framework contributes to the decision-making process. Include the reference to the article you selected.