You are the department manager for a thriving orthopedic center that is part of an integrated delivery system (IDS) in Denver. The IDS is owned by a national corporation, with varying sized health care facilities from coast to coast.

As the department manager, you participate in various committees and panels that address multiple aspects of the center’s business and administration. Currently, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the IDS is considering approving procurement of a surgical robotic unit, at the recommendation of the system’s chief of surgery, for use in the thriving but overloaded orthopedic center that the Denver hospital houses.

He has also asked you to prepare a PowerPoint presentation explaining the specific differences among economic factors that must be considered prior to the purchase of the surgical unit.

Key Assignment

Write a paper of 4–5 pages discussing the competitive ability of acquiring a surgical robot unit. In your paper, include the following information:

• Who are the stakeholders in this scenario (both internal and external)?
• What is the impact to the various stakeholders of acquiring a surgical robot unit?
• What are the external and internal factors that will impact the decision?
• How might consumers (patients) react?
• How will acquiring this technology impact the organization’s ability to compete?

Also, prepare a PowerPoint presentation of 5–7 slides on the same issue, and be sure to do the following:

• Make sure to use proper formatting for your presentation.
• Include 150–250 words of speaker notes.
• Include citations and a reference slide.

urpose:

This Assignment is helpful in developing the groundwork for understanding and integrating evidence-based practice in healthcare throughout the rest of the course. In this Assignment you will have the chance to see how the research you look for can be applied in the work you do in your practice. 

Overview:

You will select a topic relevant to your practice area, post the topic to Discussion Board 2 for feedback, research the topic, and write a scholarly paper. 

From the chapter readings and discussion, formulate a 3–5 page scholarly paper in APA format, providing an overview of the terms and function of EPB. An introduction, discussion and conclusion is expected in the overview on this topic 

Directions:

1. Formulate the question.
2. Using the Cochrane database, research the question using the PICOT model and key words.
3. Post your topic and a short summary of results for feedback from your instructor and peers by Day 5.
4. Write a 3–5 page paper, reviewing evidence-based practice, as it relates to your practice question and integrate feedback from the instructor and/or peers.
5. Include a minimum of three evidence-based references.

To view the Grading Rubric for this Assignment, please visit the Grading Rubrics section of the Course Resources.

Assignment Requirements:

Before finalizing your work, you should:

• be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above)
• consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary;
• utilize spelling and grammar check to minimize errors; and

Your writing Assignment should:

• follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
• be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
• display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and;
• use APA 6th edition format