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NURS4220 Leadership Competencies in Nursing and Healthcare

Week 3 Assignment

Capstone Paper, Part I: Introduction, Analysis of Existing Evidence, and Quality Improvement Process

The Assignment you will submit this week will combine the work you completed in Week 1 (Introduction) and Week 2 (Analysis of Existing Evidence) and this week’s assignment, the Quality Improvement Process. These three sections, when combined, will complete Part I of your Capstone Paper.

To prepare for this Assignment:

Review the Capstone Paper Assignment Guide

Locate the most current version of your Week 1 and Week 2 Assignment. You will add this section to that document.

Review the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist Capstone Level

Note the new expectations for Use of evidence and Credit to Source

Use a Scholarly Voice

http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice

http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/webinars/scholarlywriting#s-lg-box-2773859

Review the Walden University Writing Center webpage: Using Evidence: Synthesis

Review the Week 3 Assignment Rubric

Remember: Each section of the Capstone Paper must meet the Academic Writing Expectations for the Capstone Level.

For this Assignment

Describe the quality improvement process and the Quality model that will be used as a basis for the practice problem. Include a description of a quality improvement tool(s) that you will use in your quality improvement plan. See Spath, (2018) chapter 6 for examples.

Explain why the specific process was selected and document your explanation with references.

For the Week 3 Assignment, you will combine your Week 1, 2 and 3 assignments and submit a 3-4-page paper that addresses the following:

Practice Problem (Completed in Week 1)

State the practice problem in measurable terms.

State the data that suggests a practice problem exists

Include a purpose statement.

Analysis of the Existing Evidence (Completed in Week 2)

Summarize the findings from the evidence analysis that support your practice problem. Include minimum of at least 5 evidence-based practice sources that support your practice problem. Identify research, clinical guidelines, expert opinions, and other relevant information. You must include two-three research studies in your analysis. Using your own words synthesize the evidence that supports your identified practice problem. There should be no quotes or personal opinions included in this section.

Quality Improvement Process (Completed this Week) (Approximately 2-3 paragraphs)

Describe the quality improvement process and the quality model that will be used as a basis for the practice problem. This is not your entire quality improvement plan, only a description of the quality improvement process and the quality model you chose. You will develop your specific quality improvement plan in week 4. Include a description of a quality improvement tool(s) that you will use in your quality improvement plan. See Spath, (2018) chapter 6 for examples.

Explain why the specific process was selected and document your explanation with references.

Conclusion

By Day 7

Submit your Assignment.

Submission and Grading Information

Naming Convention for Saving Your Assignment

Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “WK3Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.

Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

NURS4220 Leadership Competencies in Nursing and Healthcare

Week 5 Assignment

Capstone Paper, Part II: Quality Improvement Plan, Resources and Conclusion

In week 5 you will write the final section your Capstone Paper. The Assignment you will submit this week will combine the work you completed in Week 4 (Evidenced-Based Practice Plan) and will integrate the Resources and Conclusion details in approximately 3-5 paragraphs for your Capstone Paper. Be sure to include scholarly references identified in the literature review to support your EBP plan. Use appropriate and persuasive language that communicates meaning with clarity and fluency to readers, and is virtually error-free (see AWE Capstone Checklist).

To prepare for this Assignment:

Review the Capstone Paper Assignment Guide

Locate the most current version of your Week 4 Assignment. You will add these sections to that document.

Review the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist Capstone Level

Note the new expectations for Use of evidence and Credit to Source

Use a Scholarly Voice

http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice

http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/webinars/scholarlywriting#s-lg-box-2773859

Review the Walden University Writing Center webpage: Using Evidence: Synthesis

Review the Week 5 Assignment Rubric

Review Chapter 5 in your Spath text for examples of practice improvement plans.

Spath, P. (2018). Introduction to healthcare quality management (3rd ed.). Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.

Refer to Writing Center guidelines for how to write a summary.

Remember: Each section of the Capstone Paper must meet the Academic Writing Expectations for the Capstone Level.

Write a 3–4-page paper that addresses the following:

Introduction. Briefly review your practice problem and include a purpose statement.

Evidence-Based Practice Plan Explanation  (Completed in Week 4)

Provide a detailed explanation of the evidence-based practice performance improvement plan that you will be use to address the practice problem.

Support your plan with scholarly references (the sources you found in the analysis of the evidence).

Resources (completed in Week 5)

Describe the resources needed to support the change in practice such as personnel time, supplies for staff education, cost of new equipment, or cost of software.

Explain why each resource is necessary.

Conclusion

Discuss all key points addressed in this assignment.

NURS4220 Leadership Competencies in Nursing and Healthcare

Week 6 Assignment

Quality Improvement Storyboard

Storyboard Instructions

The Practice Experience Project Storyboard is a brief, visual summary of a completed quality improvement initiative. The storyboard highlights key aspects of a quality improvement effort by documenting the Practice Experience Project from beginning to end.

The course template uses a PowerPoint format to complete this assignment. You only need to provide two slides, no more. The first slide is the summary of your project; the second slide is the reference page. You will need to choose the most pertinent information from your practice experience and Capstone Paper to complete the Storyboard. No voiceover is required.

The completed storyboard is submitted for grading. Optional: You may submit your storyboard to the group discussion area and share your presentation with your classmates and instructor.

By Day 4

Submit your quality improvement storyboard using the provided template.