PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY

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PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY

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IMPROVEMENT AND RESEARCH PROJECT IN PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY

When General Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization suggested making 2020 the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, he described nurses as the “bridge to healthcare,” linking families, communities, and complex healthcare systems. In the mid-1800s, Florence Nightingale constructed such a bridge as she cared for British soldiers during the Crimean War. She inquired about environments that contributed to patient betterment, collected data to encourage innovation, spurred education, and kept the patient in the center all that nurses do for patients. Today, the role of nurses in improving patient quality and safety is ongoing.

For this Assignment, find a current article published within the last five years on  how a nurse-led improvement or research project has enhanced patient safety and quality in a health care setting.

Nurse-led projects may be related to infections and complications; patient-centered care and engagement; teamwork, communication, and care transitions; health information technology; health care value; safety and quality measures; systems engineering; and healthcare worker performance; and etcetera. Health care setting examples include acute care hospitals; rehabilitation centers; schools; correctional institutions; nursing homes; specialized outpatient services.

 

Assignment: 2–3-page paper

· Begin by describing the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article. Include a short description of the purpose, method, and outcomes.

· Evaluate how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.

· What are at least two insights you gained from this project that enhance your personal professional goals?

· Reference your selected articles in APA format.

NURS_3100_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric

NURS_3100_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Content Begin by describing the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article. Include a short description of the purpose, method, and outcomes.
39 to >34.0 pts

Excellent

Student provided a fully developed description of the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article including the purpose, method, and outcomes.

34 to >30.0 pts

Proficient

Student provided a developed description of the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article including the purpose, method, and outcomes.

30 to >26.0 pts

Basic

Student provided a minimally developed description of the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article including the purpose, method, and outcomes.

26 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student provided an under-developed description of the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article including the purpose, method, and outcomes.

 

39 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluate how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.
40 to >35.0 pts

Excellent

Student provided a fully developed evaluation of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.

35 to >31.0 pts

Proficient

Student provided a developed evaluation of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.

31 to >27.0 pts

Basic

Student provided a minimally developed evaluation of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.

27 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student provided an under-developed evaluation of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.

 

40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhat are at least two insights you gained from this project that enhance your personal professional goals?
40 to >35.0 pts

Excellent

Student provided a fully developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals.

35 to >31.0 pts

Proficient

Student provided a developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals.

31 to >27.0 pts

Basic

Student provided a minimally developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals.

27 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Student provided an under-developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals.

 

40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Clarity, Flow, and Organization
17 to >15.0 pts

Excellent

Content is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates very well-formed sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is completely clear, logical, and well-organized.

15 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Content contains minor spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is mostly clear, logical, and well-organized.

13 to >11.0 pts

Basic

Content contains moderate spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates adequate sentence and paragraph structure and may require some editing. Content presented is adequately clear, logical, and/or organized, but could benefit from additional editing/revision.

11 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Content contains significant spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing does not demonstrate adequate sentence and paragraph structure and requires additional editing/proofreading. Key sections of presented content lack clarity, logical flow, and/or organization.

 

17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone
17 to >15.0 pts

Excellent

Content clearly demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is highly professional, scholarly, and free from bias, and style is appropriate for the professional setting/workplace context.

15 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Content demonstrates satisfactory awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is adequately professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.

13 to >11.0 pts

Basic

Content demonstrates basic awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is somewhat professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is mostly consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.

11 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Content minimally or does not demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and/or purpose. Writing is not reflective of professional/scholarly tone and/or is not free of bias. Style is inconsistent with the professional setting/workplace context and reflects the need for additional editing.

 

17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Originality, Source Credibility, and Attribution of Ideas
17 to >15.0 pts

Excellent

Content reflects original thought and writing and proper paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates full adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references.

15 to >13.0 pts

Proficient

Content adequately reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates adequate adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references. There are one or two minor errors.

13 to >11.0 pts

Basic

Content somewhat reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing somewhat demonstrates adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references. There are two or three minor errors.

11 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Content does not adequately reflect original writing and/or paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates inconsistent adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and reference. There are numerous and/or significant errors.

 

17 pts
Total Points: 170