For Module 6, everyone is to complete Part 1. Then you may choose 1 of the prompts in Part 2.
Part 1: Go to the County Health Rankings website (www.countyhealthrankings.org) and explore the health outcomes and health factors data for the parish/county where you reside or where your grew up.
1. Describe one or more population health care initiatives that could improve health outcomes or reduce factors that affect health outcomes in your parish/county.
2. Where does your parish/county rank. Any surprising information? If so, what.
Part 2: Choose 1 of the following
1. In your work or personal experience, were leaders and management, or the environment, closer to Theory X or Theory Y? Did you notice any difficulties because of this? Which theory’s values do you think best support sustainable performance improvement, and why?
2. Consider the cultural assumptions and beliefs underlying a perfectionist mentality: Perfection is always expected; mistakes are not allowed. This assumption can create an environment inhospitable to quality improvement. How would you change that perception?
3. Consider the organization you now work in. What three words or phrases would you use to describe the company or department culture? Does this culture prompt or inhibit quality performance?