Capstone Projects
2008-2010 Capstone Projects
- A Data Analysis and Observational Approach to Reducing Surgical Site Infections at Legacy Health System
- Identifying the Motivators of Volunteerism at the Essential Health Clinic in Hillsboro, Oregon
- Medicare’s Recovery Audit Contractors: Effective Strategies for Oregon Hospitals to Ensure Compliance with the New Program
- Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing a Web-based Patient Satisfaction Survey Tool at a Hospital and Clinic in Rural Oregon
- Advanced Access Scheduling in Dentistry: A Feasibility Study for A Dental Healthcare Maintenance Organization
- Exploring the Potential Uses of Guerrilla Marketing Tactics at an Orthopedic Medical Group Practice
2009-2011 Capstone Projects
- A Comparative Cost Analysis of Intravenous 5-Fluorouracil and Oral Capecitabine Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients at Samaritan Health Services
- Food Service Redesign at Coquille Valley Hospital: Development and Application of a Decision Model
- Identifying the Determinants of an Effective Employee Recognition Program for the Support Services Department at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- Analyzing Workflow Efficiencies: Impact of LEAN Process Implementation at Mountain View Medical Center
- Intra-hospital Patient Transport at Tuality Hospital: Case Study and Design Recommendations for Improvement
- Legacy Health and the Medical Home Model: Creating a Training Manual
- Pacific University’s Physician Assistant Studies Program: Improving Provider Productivity in Medically Underserved Areas
2010-2012 Capstone Projects
- The Effect of Buprenorphine Induction and Maintenance Treatment on Outcomes of Opioid-Dependent Patients at a Behavioral Health Center in Oregon
- Pre and Post Evaluation of the Studer Group’s Improvement Plan on HCAHPS Scores in a Rural Hospital Emergency Department
- Strategies to Improve Client Engagement and Retention at Lifeworks Northwest, a Community Mental Health Agency
- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Availability and Utilization at Healthcare Facilities in Hawaii: A Strategic Plan for Improvement
- Developing A Comprehensive Literature Review of Best Practices for a Pain Management Program at the Virginia Garcia Clinic