Quality Improvement in Nursing Homework Help

used in maintaining policies and procedures.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 2: Utilize evidence-based processes in nursing quality improvement. (PO 8)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Nursing practice should be evidenced-based and the process of updating policies and procedures varies by facility. Feel free to discuss what you know about your current or previous places of employment.

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Do you know how policies and procedures are evaluated for quality in your current practice (or previous if not currently employed)? If you do know, explain the evaluation process. If you do not know, explain why it would be important to know and who you could contact to learn more.

Paragraph two: In your opinion, how often should policies and procedures be revised or reviewed? Justify your answer.

Paragraph three: In your opinion, who should be responsible for reviewing policies and procedures? Things to address: Committee or individual? Full time or part time position? Compensation?

Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

 

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 4 Discussion

PDSA Case Study

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to: complete a partial PDSA worksheet and to solve an issue working in a team of their peers to exchange and share ideas.

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2, 7)

CO 3: Discuss culture of safety and ethical principles in quality patient centered care. (POs 6, 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Step 1: Read the following case study: Increase in Pressure Injuries

There have been 5 cases of pressure injuries in the last month. The previous month there was one case. In all cases, the patients were older than 60 years old and had limited mobility. The QI committee has created the following Aim statement:

Aim Statement: In our setting, there will be zero pressure injuries to any patient in the next month.

Step 2: As part of the QI committee, you will be completing the Plan portion of the PDSA. Your answer post is based on the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would create your Plan for the Acute Care setting.

The First Letter of your Last Name                                                           Setting

A-M                                                                                                                       Long term care

N-Z                                                                                                                         Acute care

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Describe the change that should be implemented using at least one scholarly nursing source from the Chamberlain library to support this intervention.

Paragraph two: Describe the predicted outcome.

Paragraph three: Identify who will be involved in implementing and evaluating the change.

Resources: Include reference for scholarly nursing source used

Step 3: Reply to classmates in either group.

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 5 Discussion

Culture of Reporting Errors

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to identify the importance of error reporting and its impact on a culture of safety.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 3: Discuss culture of safety and ethical principles in quality patient centered care. (POs 6, 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Consider your present or past employer. Did you work in a blame culture or culture of safety? Explain your thoughts.

Paragraph two: What are the advantages or disadvantages of reporting errors anonymously (names of reporter and person who committed error are not reported) in a culture of safety?

Paragraph three: Does a culture of safety mean there is no accountability or punishment for wrong actions? Explain your answer.

Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 7 Discussion

Sustaining Performance

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to identify ways to maintain or sustain improvements that have been made.

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2, 7)

CO 2: Utilize evidence-based processes in nursing quality improvement. (PO 8)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Creating and sustaining a high level of quality performance is a goal in healthcare.

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Why is it challenging for health care organizations to create a high level of quality?

Paragraph two: Why is it challenging for health care organizations to sustain improvements?

Paragraph three: What is the leader’s role in sustaining improvements? What is the staff’s role?

Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 8 Discussion

Your Future in Quality Improvement

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to be able to acknowledge the strategies of QI and use them daily in their work setting.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2, 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: How has your perspective of your role in Quality Improvement changed over the last 8 weeks?

Paragraph two: How will you use this new information?

Paragraph three: Do you feel prepared to lead a quality initiative in your setting? Why or why not?

Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 2 Assignment

Personal PDSA Worksheet

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is for learners to understand and apply the PDSA steps using a personal example of an issue where quality could be improved.

Course Outcomes

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2 and 7)

CO 2: Utilize evidence-based processes in nursing quality improvement. (PO 8)

Late Assignment Policy

If the assignment is not submitted by due date, a late deduction will be applied. See rubric below.

Directions

You will be applying the PDSA to an identified personal situation or problem that needs improvement. This is very similar to the example in Lesson 2.

Download the required Week 2 PDSA Worksheet below.

Save it to your computer with the file name: Your Last Name NR392 Week 2 PDSA Worksheet.docx

Select a personal situation or problem that you are experiencing that needs improvement. It can be home or work related.

Complete the worksheet. Worksheet contents include:

Aim statement

Needs to be a measurable goal addressing what, when, how much, and for whom.

Plan

Describe the situation and problem that needs improvement.

Describe the change that should be implemented and the predicted outcome.

Identify who will be involved in implementing and evaluating the change.

Describe how the outcomes will be evaluated.

Identify when this implementation will begin and the target date for completion.

Do

Describe the implementation in detail including any problems or unexpected events that occurred.

Study

Describe in detail the outcome(s) of the implementation and how the problem was improved or not improved.

Identify whether the goal met by the target date or delayed.

Describe how the actual outcome compared to the predicted outcome.

Act

If the problem improved, describe how it will be maintained in the future. If the problem was not improved, describe how the plan will change in the next PDSA cycle. Plans should be detailed, realistic, and contain at least two actions.

Submit worksheet by due date.

Please reach out to your instructor with any questions or concerns.

Template

Week 2 PDSA Worksheet (Links to an external site.)

Best Practices

Please use your browser’s File setting to save or print this page.

Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.

Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.

Scholarly Sources and Citations

Scholarly sources are not required for the Week 2 PDSA Worksheet.

Note: Scholarly sources will be required in the Week 6 PDSA assignment.

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NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 6 Assignment  

PDSA Worksheet

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is for learners to be able to work through a quality improvement cycle.

Course Outcome

This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 2: Utilize evidence-based processes in nursing quality improvement. (PO 8)

Late Assignment Policy

If the assignment is not submitted by due date, a late deduction will be applied. See rubric below.

Directions

You will be applying the PDSA to a case study.

Download the required Week 6 PDSA Worksheet below.

Save it to your computer with the file name: Your Last Name NR392 Week 6 PDSA Worksheet.docx

Using information below, complete the Aim statement and Plan portion of the worksheet. Remember to cite one peer reviewed, scholarly nursing source for your change.

Case Study Part A

Patient satisfaction scores are down in your 44-bed medical-surgical unit from last year’s scores. Current scores are at 44% this year. Patients felt the nursing staff does not have time to care or listen and the nurses are unprofessional. The Quality Improvement Committee wants to bring the patient satisfaction scores back up to 88% or higher. The unit has limited finances and many new staff members.

Using information below, complete the Do portion of the worksheet. Note: Implementation is hypothetical. You may add extra details as if you were implementing the plan in real life.

Case Study Part B

During implementing the plan, the staff complains about the plan. The nurse leader notifies the Quality Improvement Committee that the nurses are finding it difficult to implement by the target date. Some nurses do not understand why the plan is important.

Using information below, complete the Study and Act portions of the worksheet.

Case Study Part C

After implementation, the patient satisfaction scores have increased to 75%.

Place reference in APA format.

Submit worksheet by due date.

Please reach out to your instructor with any questions or concerns.

Template

Week 6 PDSA Worksheet  (Links to an external site.)

Best Practices

Please use your browser’s File setting to save or print this page.

Use the rubric as a final check prior to submission to ensure all content is clearly addressed.

Scholarly Sources and Citations

Cite all sources in APA format

Spell check for spelling and grammar errors prior to final submission.