Decision-making is a constant process for those in leadership roles. An effective leader must be able to understand the daily problems that arise and present solutions beneficial to the organization, employees, and associated community or stakeholders. In a health care organization, this includes patients and their families. In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, discuss the aspects that help leaders make effective and ethical decisions in health care.
- Discuss the importance of sound decision making in health care. Describe the potential consequences of poor or uniformed decision making as a leader.
- Define evidence-based decision making. Explain how this is applied in health care and why it is important.
- Explain what the termdata driven decision makingDiscuss what types of data are used for making decisions in health care and why it is important for a leader to use data when making a decision.
- Discuss how regulatory or organizational guidelines help shape how leaders make decision in health care.
- Describe the role of ethics in decision making. Explain steps a leader can take to promote ethical decision making. How can a leader address ethical conflicts that arise during the decision-making process?
A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.
Effective Decision Making - Rubric Total 160 points Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Less Than Satisfactory 3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent Evidence-Based Decision Making Evidence-Based Decision Making 0 points The concept of evidence- based decision making and its importance and application in health care are not discussed. 15.6 points The concept of evidence- based decision making and its importance and application in health care are only partially discussed. 18 points The concept of evidence- based decision making and its importance and application in health care are summarized. There are inaccuracies. Rationale or support is needed. 20.4 points The concept of evidence- based decision making and its importance and application in health care are discussed. 24 points The concept of evidence- based decision making and its importance and application in health care are discussed in a well-supported narrative. An understanding of the importance of evidence-based decision making as a health care leader is evident. Effect of Regulatory or Organizational Guidelines on Decision Making Effect of Regulatory or Organizational Guidelines on Decision Making 0 points Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are not discussed. 15.6 points Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are only partially discussed. 18 points Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are summarized. There are inaccuracies. Rationale or support is needed. 20.4 points Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are discussed. Some rationale or support is needed. 24 points Regulatory or organizational guidelines that help shape how a leader makes decisions in health care are thoroughly discussed. An understanding of how regulatory or organizational guidelines influence decision making as a health care leader is evident. Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 0 points Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. 5.2 points Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. 6 points Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. 6.8 points Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. 8 points All format elements are correct. Thesis Development and Purpose Thesis Development and Purpose 0 points Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. 7.28 points Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear. 8.4 points Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose. 9.52 points Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. 11.2 points Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Argument Logic and Construction Argument Logic and Construction 0 points Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. 8.32 points Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. 9.6 points Argument is orderly but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. 10.88 points Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. 12.8 points Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. Role of Ethics in Decision Making Role of Ethics in Decision Making 0 points The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is not discussed. 15.6 points The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is only partially discussed. 18 points The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is summarized. Steps for promoting ethical decision making and ways to address ethical conflicts in the decision-making process are outlined. There are inaccuracies. Rationale or support is needed. 20.4 points The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is described. Steps for promoting ethical decision making and ways to address ethical conflicts in the decision-making process are discussed. Some rationale or support is needed. 24 points The role of ethics in decision making as a leader is clearly described. Steps for promoting ethical decision making and ways to address ethical conflicts in the decision-making process are thoroughly discussed. An understanding of ethical decision making as a health care leader is evident. Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Less Than Satisfactory 3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent Importance of Sound Decision Making in Health Care Importance of Sound Decision Making in Health Care 0 points Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are not discussed. 10.4 points Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are only partially discussed. 12 points Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are summarized. Information or rationale is needed. 13.6 points Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are discussed. Some detail is needed for clarity. 16 points Sound decision making and consequences of poor or uninformed decision making as a leader are discussed. The narrative demonstrates an understanding of consequence based on choice as a leader. Documentation of Sources Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 0 points Sources are not documented. 5.2 points Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. 6 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. 6.8 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. 8 points Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 0 points Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. 5.2 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. 6 points Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. 6.8 points Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. 8 points Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. Data-Driven Decision Making Data-Driven Decision Making 0 points The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are not discussed. 15.6 points The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are only partially discussed. 18 points The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are summarized. There are inaccuracies. Rationale or support is needed. 20.4 points The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are discussed. Some rationale or support is needed. 24 points The concept of data-driven decision making, types of data used, and its importance to decision making as a leader in health care are thoroughly discussed. An understanding of the importance of data- driven-decision making as a health care leader is evident.