NURS 8114 Assignment Exploring EBP Quality Improvement

NURS 8114 Assignment Exploring EBP Quality Improvement
NURS 8114 Assignment Exploring EBP Quality Improvement
Continue working on your Module 3 Assignment to complete this week. Keep in mind that the key requirements are to identify a hypothetical practice problem as the focus of an evidence-based quality improvement project; a hypothetical care setting for the project based on investigating actual sites; stakeholders for project approval and implementation within health care settings; and a presentation outlining the basic steps of a specific framework/model for translating research and evidence to improved practice.
Although “hypothetical” is the watchword for this Assignment, the substantial effort you have invested and the information and insights obtained can pay real dividends as you begin your DNP project in earnest.
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The Assignment
Part 1: Key Project Elements
Complete your paper of 6–8 pages, plus cover page and references page, explaining your investigation of three hypothetical practice sites for an EBP QI project.
Part 2: Implementation Science Presentation
Complete your PowerPoint presentation of 3–5 slides, plus cover and reference slides, to inform hypothetical stakeholders.
Reminder: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available at ). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
By Day 7 of Week 6
Submit Parts 1 and 2 of your Assignment (Word document and PowerPoint document).
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What’s Coming Up in Module 4!
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In the next module, you will take a deep dive into the components of evidence-based practice, with attention to analyzing and synthesizing evidence to support a nursing practice. You will begin Week 7 with exploring how to identify the critical question in a practice issue that will produce the relevant evidence you seek.
To prepare:
Review the readings and media in the Week 4 Learning Resources. Pay particular attention to how Quality Improvement (QI) is defined in the DNP Glossary and Chapter 8 of the White, Dudley-Brown, and Terhaar text.
Identify three potential sites within your community for a quality improvement project. These might be a health care organization in which you practice and two other locations. For example, you might practice in a large organization and consider a small clinic and a skilled care facility as other potential settings for your project.
Based on your practice experience, consider potential practice problems as the focus of an EBP Quality Improvement initiative. Investigate the three practice sites you have identified for specific needs, including by making informal contact with staff members you know. (Remember the importance of confidentiality in any such discussions.)
Note: You may continue to address the same practice issue that was the focus of your Discussions in Weeks 2 and 3. You may also draw on the Week 4 blog to consider a broad focus on EBP and then drill down on specific practice problems to address through application of EBP. The PET model described in the video, An Evidence-Based Practice Model, also provides examples for identifying practice issues to address.
Research the literature for scholarly articles to support developing a quality improvement project that applies evidence-based practice to address specific practice problems. Aim to identify at least three scholarly articles to support this Assignment.
Based on the practice problems you are identifying, investigate your potential practice sites for key stakeholders that would be involved in a quality improvement initiative. Using website and other information available to you for each site, explore for:
A department that leads quality improvement or, if one does not exist, who within the organization would approve a quality improvement initiative;
Stakeholder titles, from the highest level of required approval to health care associates who would implement QI changes in the practice of patient care.
From your research into potential sites and practice problems, choose one practice problem and one site as your focus.Based on your target practice problem and selected site, identify an implementation framework and consider the steps or process required for an EBP QI project that would follow this framework/model. Note: Week 5 Learning Resources and Discussion will provide strategic support.
Outline how you would present the elements of your proposed QI project to stakeholders to gain their approval. Reminder: Your purpose is to prepare for a future presentation to stakeholders. Do not contact stakeholders for this Assignment.
Use the College of Nursing PowerPoint Template, provided in the Learning Resources, for developing a presentation to stakeholders. The template offers options in a cover slide and format options for other slides, to enable you to customize your presentation. Also refer to the handout, Preparing for an EBP QI Presentation to Stakeholders at a Practice Site, in the Learning Resources for guidance.
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Excellent
90%–100%
Good
80%–89%
Fair
70%–79%
Poor
0%–69%
The Assignment:
Part 1: Key Project ElementsIn a paper of 6–8 pages, plus cover page and references page, include the following:• Describe the three health care settings that you explored as proposed sites for an EBP QI project. For each health care setting, identify the following defining features: patient population, mission, public or private entity, single institution or member of a corporation, and others you identify as significant. Points Range:9 (4.50%) – 10 (5.00%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed description of three health care settings that you explored as proposed sites for an EBP QI project, with a clear, accurate, and detailed identification of all defining features and others you identify as significant.
Points Range:8 (4.00%) – 8 (4.00%)
The response provides a clear and accurate description of three health care settings that you explored as proposed sites for an EBP QI project, with clear and accurate identification of all defining features; there may not be others identified as significant.
Points Range:7 (3.50%) – 7 (3.50%)
The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate description of three health care settings that you explored as proposed sites for an EBP QI project, with vague and/or inaccurate identification of defining features and no others identified as significant.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 6 (3.00%)
The response provides a vague and inaccurate description of three or fewer health care settings that you explored as proposed sites for an EBP QI project, with vague and inaccurate or missing identification of defining features and no others identified as significant.
• Compare the settings for strengths and weaknesses as sites for an EBP QI project. Be specific and provide examples. Points Range:14 (7.00%) – 15 (7.50%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed comparison of the settings for strengths and weaknesses as sites for an EBP QI project.
The response fully synthesizes and?integrates at least three scholarly resources that fully support the comparison provided.
Points Range:12 (6.00%) – 13 (6.50%)
The response provides a clear and accurate comparison of the settings for strengths and weaknesses as sites for an EBP QI project.
The response synthesizes and?integrates at least two scholarly resources that support the comparison provided.
Points Range:11 (5.50%) – 11 (5.50%)
The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate comparison of the settings for strengths and weaknesses as sites for an EBP QI project.
The response somewhat synthesizes and?integrates two scholarly resources that may support the comparison provided.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 10 (5.00%)
The response provides a vague, inaccurate, or missing comparison of the settings for strengths and weaknesses as sites for an EBP QI project.
The response minimally and/or inaccurately synthesizes and integrates one or two scholarly resources or is missing resources.
• Explain the practice problems that you explored based on your interests and identified needs of the health care settings you investigated. Points Range:9 (4.50%) – 10 (5.00%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed explanation of the practice problems that you explored based on your interests, and identified needs of the health care settings you investigated.
Points Range:8 (4.00%) – 8 (4.00%)
The response provides a clear and accurate explanation of the practice problems that you explored based on your interests, and identified needs of the health care settings you investigated.
Points Range:7 (3.50%) – 7 (3.50%)
The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate explanation of the practice problems that you explored based on your interests, and identified needs of the health care settings you investigated.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 6 (3.00%)
The response provides a vague, inaccurate, or missing explanation of the practice problems that you explored based on your interests, and identified needs of the health care settings you investigated.
• Explain why each problem is a potential focus for an EBP QI project. Be specific and provide examples. Points Range:14 (7.00%) – 15 (7.50%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed explanation of why each problem is a potential focus for an EBP QI project.
The response fully synthesizes and?integrates at least three scholarly resources that fully support the explanation provided.
Points Range:12 (6.00%) – 13 (6.50%)
The response provides a clear and accurate explanation of why each problem is a potential focus for an EBP QI project.
The response synthesizes and?integrates at least two scholarly resources that support the explanation provided.
Points Range:11 (5.50%) – 11 (5.50%)
The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate explanation of why each problem is a potential focus for an EBP QI project.
The response somewhat synthesizes and?integrates two scholarly resources that may support the explanation provided.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 10 (5.00%)
The response provides a vague, inaccurate, or missing explanation of why each problem is a potential focus for an EBP QI project.
The response minimally and/or inaccurately synthesizes and integrates one or two scholarly resources or is missing resources.
• For each health care setting, describe the stakeholders whose approval would be required to initiate an EBP QI project and implement the results. Points Range:9 (4.50%) – 10 (5.00%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed description of the stakeholders whose approval would be required to initiate an EBP QI project and implement the results.
Points Range:8 (4.00%) – 8 (4.00%)
The response provides a clear and accurate description of the stakeholders whose approval would be required to initiate an EBP QI project and implement the results.
Points Range:7 (3.50%) – 7 (3.50%)
The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate description of the stakeholders whose approval would be required to initiate an EBP QI project and implement the results.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 6 (3.00%)
The response provides a vague and inaccurate and/or missing descriptions of the stakeholders whose approval would be required to initiate an EBP QI project and implement the results.
• Compare similarities and differences in stakeholder requirements across the settings. Points Range:14 (7.00%) – 15 (7.50%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed comparison of similarities and differences in stakeholder requirements across the settings.
Points Range:12 (6.00%) – 13 (6.50%)
The response provides a clear and accurate comparison of similarities and differences in stakeholder requirements across the settings.
Points Range:11 (5.50%) – 11 (5.50%)
The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate comparison of similarities and differences in stakeholder requirements across the settings.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 10 (5.00%)
The response provides a vague and inaccurate, or missing, comparison of similarities and differences in stakeholder requirements across the settings.
• Identify the one proposed health care setting/practice site and one proposed practice problem you have selected as the focus of a hypothetical presentation to stakeholders, and explain your choices. Points Range:9 (4.50%) – 10 (5.00%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed identification of one proposed health care setting/practice site and one proposed practice problem as the focus of a hypothetical presentation to stakeholders; and a clear, accurate, and detailed explanation of those choices.
Points Range:8 (4.00%) – 8 (4.00%)
The response provides a clear and accurate identification of one proposed health care setting/practice site and one proposed practice problem as the focus of a hypothetical presentation to stakeholders; and a clear and accurate explanation of those choices.
Points Range:7 (3.50%) – 7 (3.50%)
The response provides a vague and/or inaccurate identification of one proposed health care setting/practice site and one proposed practice problem as the focus of a hypothetical presentation to stakeholders; and a vague and/or inaccurate explanation of one or both choices.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 6 (3.00%)
The response provides a vague and inaccurate, and/or missing identification of one proposed health care setting/practice site and/or one proposed practice problem as the focus of a hypothetical presentation to stakeholders; and a vague and inaccurate and/or missing explanation of one or both choices.
The Assignment:
Part 2: Implementation Science PresentationIn a PowerPoint presentation of 3–5 slides, plus cover and references slides, include the following:• Introduce the framework or model you have selected for the EBP QI project and your reasoning.
(1–2 slides) Points Range:45 (22.50%) – 50 (25.00%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed introduction of the framework or model you selected for the EBP QI project and clear, accurate, and detailed reasoning.
Points Range:40 (20.00%) – 44 (22.00%)
The response provides a clear and accurate introduction of the framework or model you selected for the EBP QI project and clear and accurate reasoning.
Points Range:35 (17.50%) – 39 (19.50%)
The response provides a vague or inaccurate introduction of the framework or model you selected for the EBP QI project and vague or inaccurate reasoning.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 34 (17.00%)
The response provides a vague and inaccurate or missing introduction of the framework or model you selected for the EBP QI project and vague, inaccurate, or missing reasoning.
• Present a draft of the proposed practice problem. Include notes for each slide describing points you would make to the assembled stakeholders to obtain their approval or buy-in for the EBP QI project.
(2–3 slides) Points Range:45 (22.50%) – 50 (25.00%)
The response provides a clear, accurate, and detailed presentation of a draft of the proposed practice problem, including clear, accurate, and detailed notes for each slide describing points to make to the assembled stakeholders to obtain their approval or buy-in for the EBP QI project.
Points Range:40 (20.00%) – 44 (22.00%)
The response provides a clear and accurate presentation of a draft of the proposed practice problem, including mostly clear and accurate notes for each slide describing points to make to the assembled stakeholders to obtain their approval or buy-in for the EBP QI project.
Points Range:35 (17.50%) – 39 (19.50%)
The response provides a vague or inaccurate presentation of a draft of the proposed practice problem, including some vague or inaccurate notes for each slide describing points to make to the assembled stakeholders to obtain their approval or buy-in for the EBP QI project.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 34 (17.00%)
The response provides a vague and inaccurate presentation of a draft of the proposed practice problem, with vague and inaccurate and/or mostly or completely missing notes for each slide describing points to make to the assembled stakeholders to obtain their approval or buy-in for the EBP QI project.
Written Expression and Formatting: Paragraph/
Sentence Structure
Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. Points Range:5 (2.50%) – 5 (2.50%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity, and clarity.
Points Range:4 (2.00%) – 4 (2.00%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time.
Points Range:3 (1.50%) – 3 (1.50%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time.
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 2 (1.00%)
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for structure, flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time. Written Expression and Formatting: English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. Points Range:5 (2.50%) – 5 (2.50%) Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. Points Range:4 (2.00%) – 4 (2.00%) Contains a few (1–2) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range:3.5 (1.75%) – 3.5 (1.75%) Contains several (3–4) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 3 (1.50%) Contains many (? 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Written Expression and Formatting: The assignment contains parenthetical/in-text citations, and at least three evidence-based references are listed. Points Range:5 (2.50%) – 5 (2.50%) Contains parenthetical/in-text citations and at least three evidence-based references are listed. Points Range:4 (2.00%) – 4 (2.00%) Contains parenthetical/in-text citations and at least two evidence-based references are listed. Points Range:3.5 (1.75%) – 3.5 (1.75%) Contains parenthetical/in-text citations and at least one evidence-based references are listed. Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 3 (1.50%) Contains one or no parenthetical/in-text citations and no evidence-based references are listed. The rubric total value of 0.00 has been overridden with a value of 200.00 out of 200. Name:NURS_8114_Module3_Assignment_Rubric Bottom of Form