Tools you will want to explore: Line Graph, Pareto Chart, Pie Chart, Control Chart. For each of the 4 scenarios, identify the appropriate performance improvement (PI) tool or technique you feel is the best used. In addition, provide the rationale for the identified tool or technique you identify. 1.
An HIM PI committee wants to determine the priorities in addressing the project at hand.
Pareto chart: This chart type analyses data about frequency or causes of problems in a process and arranges information into categories following ranking into importance. 2.
The Administration has requested a chart showing the process changes that have been achieved from January to June.
Line graph: This graph is a graphical device that continuously displays data to show changes or trends over time.
3.
A revenue cycle PI team wants to illustrate the percent of denials that are a result of a registration error.
Pie chart: A pie chart would be appropriate because pie charts are used with numbers that can be broken down into percentages which is perfect for this scenario.
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A PI team wants to display data that will show if there are uncommon variations in the process.
Control chart: This chart will help monitor, control, and improve process performance over time by the study of variations and its source as well as distinguish between special and common causes of variations.
