PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY
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
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| 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 ptsExcellentStudent 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 ptsProficientStudent 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 ptsBasicStudent 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 ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent 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 ptsExcellentStudent provided a fully developed evaluation of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.35 to >31.0 ptsProficientStudent provided a developed evaluation of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.31 to >27.0 ptsBasicStudent provided a minimally developed evaluation of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.27 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent 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 ptsExcellentStudent 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 ptsProficientStudent provided a developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals.31 to >27.0 ptsBasicStudent provided a minimally developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals.27 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementStudent 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 ptsExcellentContent 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 ptsProficientContent 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 ptsBasicContent 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 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent 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 ptsExcellentContent 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 ptsProficientContent 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 ptsBasicContent 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 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent 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 ptsExcellentContent 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 ptsProficientContent 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 ptsBasicContent 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 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent 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 |
