Complete a comprehensive microsystem assessment by using the tools in the required readings. Develop a paper based on your assessment. The paper should have 2 level one headings: Introduction and Problem Description. Develop this paper by discussing the following topics: Title : Problem Identification Paper Background about the problem (why is this a problem) Setting (Use the unit profile informration from the 5 P assessment Quality Gap: Current knowledge about the topic as it relates to the setting, i.e. metric that matters, internal data, performance targets, external benchmark data, current performance Link to organizational priorities Impact on patients, system This assignment will be a draft for the Background section in the final paper. Use APA format. Cite references. Three pages max, not including reference page. To start the assignment, conduct an Unit Profile by going to the website below and selecting the Greenbook that is most appropriate from your clinical microsystem. The Greenbooks are in MS Word so you can download them and use them to prepare for this assignment. Briefly describe the unit characteristics (i.e. patient population, staff skill mix, educational levels, length of stay, other relevant data, work environment, communication styles, culture etc.) Use the microsystem guidebook, stakeholder analysis, IHI culture assessment to gather data for your assessment.
