Assignment 1
Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research Part I
The US Department of Health and Human Resources has established the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ). AHRQ is a major resource for health care professionals in multiple areas. HCUPnet was designed for use by professionals needing to analyze data. Review the HCUPnet homepage to find out more about the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project.
First, watch this tutorial video (04:03) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk1zCGX0IHY
and instructions on how to use the tool. Now it is your turn.
Design a comparative analysis of health care data using a standardized tool.
Include the following aspects in the assignment:
1) Explore the steps to ensure data integrity. Refer to the chapter book for a systemic approach and steps to ensure data integrity
2) Using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website, access setup to create an analysis of your choice for two different consecutive years.
3) In one or two paragraphs, summarize your findings. Be sure to specify the criteria selected in your analysis: (spec
Assignment 2
Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research Part II
The final project for this course will be created each week. Each assignment will lead to a second assignment that adds to the PPT slide deck. In this manner, you create the final project as you progress through the course. This model provides for deeper learning and a more rigorous final project.
Create PPT slides based upon assignment part I.
Include the following aspects in the assignment:
1) Construct 5 PPT slides to illustrate your content and tools from part 1
2) Add speakers notes as needed
3) Follow the rules of good PPT slide construction
