decrease their liability in this area, offering examples. Critically evaluate the readiness and the effectiveness of the U. S. Healthcare Delivery System in responding to a widespread bioterrorism event; propose changes as appropriate to your analysis. Discuss some of the problems in measuring quality in the healthcare environment and investigate quality measurement. Provide options for quality measurement and the processes that could be measured in a healthcare setting. Critically evaluate the use of technology in healthcare and the challenges it presents in healthcare delivery. Offer specific examples or situations addressing technology’ s contributions to improving the quality of health and healthcare; consider impact on healthcare costs and analyze trade-offs. Describe the problem of medical errors in our delivery system. Evaluate the effectiveness of selected programs aimed at reducing medical errors in the U. S. healthcare system; discuss one or more of the most effective measures identified to date and make recommendations for additional action. NOTE: Other topics related to course content / TCOs will be considered, but only as approved in advance by your instructor. Grading Rubrics Introduce the issue. Define the problem. Search the literature. Analyze the problem. Offer possible solutions. Propose a single solution. Develop an implementation plan. Justify why / how if your solution will solve the identified problem. Your paper must include, but is not limited to, the following sections: Category Points Description BACKGROUND 10 Describe the problem, organization, or situation you selected;