DNP 825 Assignment Health Care System Component
DNP 825 Assignment Health Care System Component
Create a process map by using the same health care system
component used in your Module 1 assignment.
Once the map is created identify what type of map it is, add a title to
the map and one paragraph illustrating what the overall process problem is
being solved.
Within a process map, distinct shapes are used for different
purposes; for example, a rectangle denotes a process, a diamond is used where a
decision needs to be made, and arrows indicate movement from one step to
another. Oval shape is used to
illustrate the beginning and end of a process.
Rectangular shape is considered a process box. This is the action that needs to be done at
that step in the process, for example, collect data, analyze data, or use a
form. The diamond demonstrates decision
points. Multiple directions (yes/no) to
illustrate distinct pathways based on which option occurs. Directional arrows help the user follow the
flow of the process. It is helpful to
keep the arrows going in the same directions as much as possible to simplify
the map. A process box is a place where
there are multiple steps that need to be further defined. Two kinds of process
maps: Basic, cross-functional or swim lane format. Basic is simple, illustrates the decisions,
starting and end points, and processes.
It has a maximum number of steps with a limited number of options.
Cross-functional or swim lane format have more than fifteen steps and/or a need
for separate rows (swim lanes) for different disciplines or parallel
activities. Examples are listed in the
textbook on page 529, Figure 21.3 and page 532, Figure 21.6. For this assignment do not submit an organizational
chart which is a process map but only identifies reporting structures and
hierarchy. They demonstrate who reports
to whom and do not have define steps.