In preparation for a meeting with upper-level management, you decide to conduct research on the role of statistical forecasting in decision analysis.

Write a paper of 4 pages discussing the importance of accreditation and credentialing, strategies for quality improvement, and the role of statistics and statistical forecasting in the process.

Your paper should address the following:

What are the steps involved in the statistical forecasting process?

Provide at least 3 examples of statistical analysis tools used for forecasting.

What role does statistical forecasting play in the quantitative health care decision analysis process?

How can forecasting used to determine the needs within an organization for purposes of quality improvement?

Your discussion should include how you can use statistical forecasting related to patient treatment, readmissions, emergency room (ER) wait times, and so forth as a means of determining what areas to focus on for the quality initiative.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300 to 400 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.

This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

As part of the accreditation quality improvement initiative, you have must decide how you will communicate the information with your staff. Complete the following:

Provide 3 examples of how to effectively communicate statistical data outcomes.

Include pictorial examples as an attachment or embedded within the body of the post.

Which of the 3 examples that you included are the best in your opinion for communicating information regarding the current initiative to your staff and upper management?

How can reviewing the statistical data aid in the development of interorganizational policies and programs to improve outcomes that align with an organization's strategic plan?