NRS 451 Executive Summary GCU
NRS 451 Executive Summary GCU
Assessment Description
In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:
Target Audience or Population
The target audience for this QI is hospitalized patients in acute care settings. The CDC provides a report on elderly patients as being prone to the risk of falls. To this effect, the intervention focuses on patients not less than 60 years. To add up, the intervention will focus on trauma patients who have sustained injuries, especially on their lower extremities.
Benefits of the Quality Improvement Initiative
Different aspects of health and quality of life for patients are associated with falls management in an acute care setting. Through the approach, the number of additional cases related to falls will be reduced at the facility. Besides, nurses and other health care professionals will not be held liable for negligence especially when the falls lead to serious injuries that cause death to patients (Morello et al., 2017). The reputation of the care facility will be improved to make it a preferred care destination for trauma patients.
Interprofessional Collaboration
The intervention program on fall management incorporates different health professionals in the facility. Registered nurses who also have vast experience in critical care will form part of the team providing education to patients (Watson, Salmoni & Zecevic, 2019). Physicians at the critical care units of the facility will also be included in the program as they will offer a primary role in developing diagnoses for trauma patients. Pharmacists and physiotherapists also form part of the professionals providing education on strategies for falls reduction in the facility.
Cost Justification
Staff and patient education are the primary purposes of this project in fall management. By using the Senior Falls Investigative Methodology (SFIM) as an intervention strategy, the project is anticipated to cost approximately US$500. The financial estimate is based on minimum unit requirements as the education will take place in the nurse stations for professionals and in the hallways for patients (Morello et al., 2017). Brochures and other publications may only be availed on demand.
Evaluation
The interprofessional team will be responsible for evaluating the performance of the falls management strategy. The variables for the project will be evaluated in comparison to hospital policies on falls reduction and also broadly assessed by the standards developed by Americas Institute of Medicine (IOM) on patient care (Watson, Salmoni & Zecevic, 2019). In this regard, patient feedback will be examined to affirm the effectiveness of the patient fall prevention program. The approach will be determined by the quality of life for the trauma patients and reduced instances of falls for at-risk patients.
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.
The target population or audience.
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative.
The cost or budget justification.
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Executive Summary Feedback Form
Assessment Description
Share your written proposal with your manager, supervisor, or other colleague in a formal leadership position within a health care organization. Complete the Executive Summary Feedback Form, located in topic Resources, during the exchange and submit the document.
Executive Summary Rubric
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Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
21 points
Criteria Description
Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
5. Excellent
21 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, and demonstrates higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
4. Good
18.69 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
16.59 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is provided and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
NRS 451 Executive Summary GCU
2. Less Than Satisfactory
15.75 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is not provided.
Target Population or Audience
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Target Population or Audience
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The target population or audience is provided and meet the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The target population or audience is incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The target population or audience is not addressed.
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The benefit of the quality improvement initiative meet all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The benefit of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are provided and meet the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are not provided.
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is clearly discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement is discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement is discussed and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is not discussed.
Cost or Budget Justification
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Cost or Budget Justification
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated by the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The cost or budget justification is provided and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The cost or budget justification is incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The cost or budget justification is not provided.
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The basis, upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated as indicated by the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is not provided.
Thesis Development and Purpose
7 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
7 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
6.23 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
5.53 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.25 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Paragraph Development and Transitions
7 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
5. Excellent
7 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
4. Good
6.23 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
3. Satisfactory
5.53 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.25 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
7 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
7 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
6.23 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
5.53 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.25 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
2.8 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
2.8 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
2.49 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
2.21 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.1 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
Documentation of Sources
4.2 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
4.2 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
3.74 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
3.32 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.15 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 140 points
Rubric Criteria
Total 140 points
Criterion
1. Unsatisfactory
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3. Satisfactory
4. Good
5. Excellent
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative
0 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is not discussed.
13.65 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is incomplete, missing relevant information.
14.38 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement is discussed and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions
16.2 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement is discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
18.2 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative is clearly discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.
2.1 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
2.21 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.
2.49 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
2.8 points
All format elements are correct.
Cost or Budget Justification
Cost or Budget Justification
0 points
The cost or budget justification is not provided.
13.65 points
The cost or budget justification is incomplete, missing relevant information.
14.38 points
The cost or budget justification is provided and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
16.2 points
The cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
18.2 points
The cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated by the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated
0 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is not provided.
13.65 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is incomplete, missing relevant information.
14.38 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
16.2 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is provided in detail.
18.2 points
The basis, upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated as indicated by the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
5.25 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
5.53 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
6.23 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
7 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Thesis Development and Purpose
Thesis Development and Purpose
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
5.25 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
5.53 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
6.23 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
7 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Documentation of Sources
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
0 points
Sources are not documented.
3.15 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
3.32 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.
3.74 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.
4.2 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
0 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is not provided.
15.75 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is incomplete, missing relevant information.
16.59 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is provided and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
18.69 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
21 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, and demonstrates higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Target Population or Audience
Target Population or Audience
0 points
The target population or audience is not addressed.
13.65 points
The target population or audience is incomplete, missing relevant information.
14.38 points
The target population or audience is provided and meet the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
16.2 points
The target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
18.2 points
The target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative
0 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are not provided.
13.65 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are incomplete, missing relevant information.
14.38 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are provided and meet the basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
16.2 points
The benefit of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
18.2 points
The benefit of the quality improvement initiative meet all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
Paragraph Development and Transitions
Paragraph Development and Transitions
0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
5.25 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.
5.53 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.
6.23 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.
7 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.
