Application: Systems Theory

Write a 2- to 5-page paper (page count does not include title and reference page) that addresses the following: • Describe a department or unit within a health care organization using systems theory terminology. Include a description of inputs, throughput, output, cycles of events, and negative feedback. • Describe the problem you identified within the department or unit using an open- systems approach, and state where the problem exists using the systems theory model (input, throughput, output, cycles of events, or negative feedback). • Based on this information, explain how you would address the problem as follows: o Formulate a desired outcome. o Identify goals and objectives that would facilitate that outcome. o Translate those goals and objectives into policies and procedures for the department or unit. o Describe relevant professional standards. • Explain how your proposed resolution to the problem would uphold the organization’s mission and values and improve the culture and climate.