University Assignment: Reflection on Kidney Dialysis Operations Plan

This report is a reflection on the thought process behind an action plan for kidney dialysis operations management. The student discusses the use of teamwork and direct questioning in researching the positive and negative aspects of kidney dialysis. It highlights the application of cognitive learning theory and Gibbs Reflective Cycle for improving the thought process. The report details the manner of operations within the tutor group, specific questions that arose during the process, and proposed changes for improvement, including the importance of creating systematic plans. The system definition and its alternatives are also explored, along with the implications of using alternative definitions. References to relevant academic literature are also provided.

Running head: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Reflection on the thought process behind the action plan for kidney dialysis
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Table of contents
Reflection on thought process.........................................................................................................2
Theories and tools for improving the thinking................................................................................2
The manner of operations in the tutor group...................................................................................3
Specific questions to the process.....................................................................................................3
Changes proposed to improve the process.......................................................................................3
System definition and its alternatives..............................................................................................3
Implications of using the alternatives..............................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5

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Reflection on thought process
I felt teamwork was appropriate in terms of getting appropriate solutions for the
questions, which emerged from the research regarding kidney dialysis. These questions helped
the researcher and the team members to assess the positive and the negative aspects of the
proposed facts (Vachon et al., 2015). I think posing direct questions proved fruitful in terms of
making the audience familiar with the situations under which activities related to the kidney
dialysis is performed. In depth research of the operations related to the kidney dialysis enabled
me and my colleagues to answer the questions. We used journal, articles and other websites for
researching about the business of operating kidney dialysis fluid.
Theories and tools for improving the thinking
Application of cognitive theory of learning helped me to learn the concepts related to
the business operations of kidney dialysis while preparing the action plan. Getting exposed to
diversified information broadened my perspective towards the subject matter. I felt the action
plan as a whole is an effective tool, which helped me to perceive researched related activities in
a particular manner (Taylor et al., 2015). Prior to the development of the action plan, I was
proceeding in an haphazard manner. Therefore, I can consider the action plan as an important
agent in improving my thought process. I think Gibbs Reflective cycle is also relevant here. This
is in terms of recapitulating on the ways and means adopted for researching on the business
operations of kidney dialysis fluid.

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The manner of operations in the tutor group
We performed all the actions in teamwork, after receiving the instructions from the team
leader. This helped us in enriching our preconceived knowledge, expertise and skills about the
business operations of kidney dialysis fluid. We indulged in extensive research, of which data
collection was an essential part (Greenwood, 2018).
Specific questions to the process
I think the main question regarding the process adopted is whether it is appropriate in
terms of the identified aims and objectives. Evaluation assisted me and my team members to get
answers for this question. One of other questions, which I can point out, is whether I am doing
adequate research.
Changes proposed to improve the process
I think plans need to be created before starting the activities. These plans would
systematize the activities according to their priorities. Acting according to the constructed plans
might have led to some other results than what has been achieved (Adkoli, 2018).
System definition and its alternatives
Dialysis is the process used for removing the excess water and toxic chemicals from the
body. This is the definition, which I considered for researching on business operations of kidney
dialysis fluid. An alternative definition to this, which I also referred to is, “the provision of

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strength to the dysfunctional kidneys through the process of removing excess water and toxins
from the body.
Implications of using the alternatives
I think the thinking skills of me and the team members would have broadened if the
alternative definition was used. I also feel that using the alternative definition would have
resulted in placing the sentences in passive voice (Greenwood, 2018).

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References
Adkoli, B. V. (2018). The role of feedback and reflection in medial education. SBV Journal of
Basic, Clinical and Applied Health Science, 2(1), 34-40.
Greenwood, D. J. (2018). Action research. In Qualitative Methodologies in Organization
Studies (pp. 75-98). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
Taylor, B., Roberts, S., Smyth, T., & Tulloch, M. (2015). Nurse managers' strategies for feeling
less drained by their work: an action research and reflection project for developing
emotional intelligence. Journal of nursing management, 23(7), 879-887.
Vachon, B., Désorcy, B., Gaboury, I., Camirand, M., Rodrigue, J., Quesnel, L., ... & Grimshaw,
J. (2015). Combining administrative data feedback, reflection and action planning to
engage primary care professionals in quality improvement: qualitative assessment of
short term program outcomes. BMC health services research, 15(1), 391.