We are required to complete a research paper for this course, which is due in a few weeks.

The final research paper must be a minimum of six to eight pages in length, including at least the following sections (you may want to include others if you deem them appropriate):

1. Introduction

2. Challenges and Problems (associated with your topic)

3. Review of the Literature

4. Critical Analysis of Challenges/Problems

5. Recommended Solutions

6. Implementation of Solutions

7. Conclusion

8. References

The topic for the research paper is

· Approaches for Quality Improvement in Health Care

You are encouraged to use personal examples and focus your paper on a topic that will help you at work or help you personally.

For this assignment, you will select a topic for your final research paper. You will submit a Word document that discusses the topic you have chosen, why it interests you, and how the concepts will help you as a healthcare leader. You will also locate scholarly sources about your chosen topic. You must include at least five outside sources for your research paper, beyond the course textbook. Web resources and professional journal articles will be key sources in researching your topic. Each of the references you select should be summarized in one paragraph.

APA formatting and a reference page is required.

Your paper should be a minimum of two pages in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations per APA guidelines.

Book being used is Maccoby, M., Norman, C., Norman, C. J., & Margolies, R. (2014). Transforming health care leadership: A systems guide to improve patient care, decrease costs, and improve population health. Jossey-Bass. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781118603994