Quality Improvement Project
This is an assignment with the purpose of actively engaging in the quality improvement process. Choose a topic from the list below:
- Pain Management
- Pressure ulcers
- Patient falls
- Nurse job satisfaction
- CAUTI infections
- CLASBI infections
- VAP infections
- Surgical site infections
- Medication errors
- Alarm Fatigue
After choosing a topic use the literature (minimum of three scholarly references within the last 5 years) to discuss the background of the problem.
Next, develop a purpose/goal statement for the outcome of your project. This statement will identify what the proposed improvement is. An example could be “The purpose of this project is to reduce surgical site infections by 50% within 6 months. In the paper, use the SMART Goal format for your purpose/goal
Following the process for improvement, design a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) that the nursing unit can perform over a decided upon time frame.
Write a 3-4 page APA formatted paper to describe the aim of the quality improvement project and actions taken to refine the improvement over the timeframe implementation period and create a graph/chart to demonstrate the data (run-chart, bar graph…). Although you will not be conducting the PDSA, you can use hypothetical data to create your chart.
Next, develop a training and dissemination plan for the nursing and unlicensed staff to train on the new guidelines/policy and identify why this practice change is occurring.
Grading for this assignment will focus on the process developed and will not be based on the success of the quality improvement project as this is a hypothetical initiative. The graphic can be created in word or excel.
Here is a reference that will help with this project:
https://www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool2b.html
Links to an external site.
https://edhub.ama-assn.org/steps-forward/module/2702507
Links to an external site.
https://www.smartsheet.com/blog/essential-guide-writing-smart-goals
Links to an external site.
Grading Rubric:
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Criteria |
Possible Points |
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1. |
Purpose Statement: clearly identifies the problem and the goal. Use the SMART Goal format |
10% |
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2. |
The process created to measure the incidence and prevalence of the problem. |
20% |
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3. |
The process is described succinctly by identifying the steps of the PDSA and how each section is defined |
20% |
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4. |
The graphic clearly demonstrates hypothetical data collected over the period of the project. A minimum of 3 PDSA cycle data should be reflected in the graphic but data can reflect daily measurements if chosen. |
20% |
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5. |
Education and dissemination plan created for staff for the new outcome/practice change/policy change |
20% |
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6. |
Grammar, and spelling. Papers must be free of grammar and spelling errors and follow APA format. Three scholarly references are used to support the problem discussion in addition to the textbook. Professional writing and language should follow APA guidelines. |
10% |