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Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment

Clinical practice guideline- HYPERTENSION ]

Disease & Background

The student:

Identifies the disease condition

2. Gives a brief statement of incidence and prevalence in the US

3. The student briefly summarizes the disease pathophysiology

4. Identifies the typical clinical presentation seen in a patient with the disease

(4 critical elements)

Applicability in Primary Care

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The student:

1. Identifies the author, organization or group that developed the CPG

2. Student denotes the year of the original guideline publication

3. Student identifies any subsequent revisions (student’s reference should be the most recent version), and

4. Student discusses the applicability for use of this CPG in the primary care setting

(4 critical elements) Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment

Key Action Statements & Body of Evidence

The student:

1. Provides each of the CPG’s “Key Action” or “Guideline Statements” up to a maximum of 5 relevant recommendations

2. Provides the body of evidence strength for each, and

3. If the statement has applicability to other groups, only discuss the relevant primary care ones

(3 critical elements). Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline Assignment

Application in Clinical

Using an example of a patient from their clinical rotation with the same condition

2. Student discusses how the diagnosis and treatment of their patient compared to the recommendations given in the guidelines

3. Specific examples of what was done well or what could have been done better is noted

(3 critical elements Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment

Week 8 reflection

ASSIGNMENT CONTENT

Category Points % Description

Identify gaps in patient experiences 10 20% After reviewing the clinical encounter summary, the student identifies any gaps in specific patient experiences (i.e. ages, acuities, complexities, procedures, assessments, etc.) and introduces a plan to narrow this gap in future practicum experiences. The student also outlines their practicum plan for the remaining classes. Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment

Discuss progression in clinical 10 20% The student discusses their overall progression in this clinical rotation; specifically identifying personal goals that were achieved or how the student plans to achieve in future practicum experiences.

Identify areas of weakness 10 20% The student identifies specific areas of weakness in the clinical setting and communicates a plan to address these deficiencies.

NONPF competencies 10 20% Student choses two NONPF CORE competencies and describes how the competencies were met or how the student plans to meet. Specific examples from the clinical rotation should be provided. Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline Assignment

40 80% Total CONTENT Points= 40 pts

1. Scientific Foundation Competencies

Critically analyzes data and evidence for improving advanced nursing practice

Leadership competencies :

Demonstrates leadership that uses critical and reflective thinking. Week 7: Clinical Practice Guideline HYPERTENSION Assignment

Week 6: Clinical Case Study Part One Discussion

Requirements:

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Briefly and concisely summarize the history and physical (H&P) findings as if you were presenting it to your preceptor using the pertinent facts from the case. Use shorthand where possible and approved medical abbreviations. Avoid redundancy and irrelevant information.

Provide a differential diagnosis (minimum of 3) which might explain the patient’s chief complaint along with a brief statement of pathophysiology for each. Clinical Case Study

Analyze the differential by comparing and contrasting the possibilities. Use pertinent positive and negative findings to argue for or against each diagnosis in your differential. Rank your diagnoses in order of most likely to least likely with EBM references.

Rank the differential in order of most likely to least likely.

Identify any additional tests and/or procedures that you feel is necessary or needed to help you narrow your differential. All testing decisions must be supported with an evidence-based medicine (EBM) argument as to why it is necessary or pertinent in this case. If no testing is indicated or needed, you must also support this decision with EBM evidence.

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Case Study

A 56-year-old Caucasian female presents to the office today with complaints of fatigue. Upon further questioning you discover the following subjective information regarding the chief complaint.

History of Present Illness

Onset

“about 2-3 months”

Location

Generalized

Duration

Constant

Characteristics

Progressively worsening since onset, feels tired all of the time, sleeps 8hrs per night but does not feel well rested. “No energy to do anything I normally can do”

Aggravating factors

Exertion . Clinical Case Study

Relieving factors

None identified

Treatments

None

Severity

Denies pain; missed 1 day of work 2 weeks ago because “couldn’t get out of bed”

Review of Systems (ROS)

Constitutional

Denies fever, chills, or recent illnesses. +5lb. weight gain since last visit 6 months ago.

Eyes

No visual changes or diploplia

ENT

Denies ear pain, coryza, rhinorrhea, or ST. Had tonsillectomy as child Denies snoring or history of sleep apnea.

Neck

Denies lymph node tenderness or swelling

Chest

Denies cough, SOB, DOE or wheezing

Heart

Denies chest pain

Abdomen

Denies N/V/D. + Constipation

Endocrine

Denies polyuria, polydipsia. + cold intolerance. Menopause status x 5 yrs.

Skin

No changes in skin, hair or nails

Psych

Reports worsening of depressive symptoms but thinks it is because she is so “unproductive” lately and tired all of the time. -Suicidal or homicidal thoughts. Sleeping 8-9hrs per night (no changes), but not feeling rested.

Musculoskeletal

Generalized weakness and intermittent muscles cramping in calves

Clinical Case Study

History

Medications

Multivitamin, B-Complex, Prozac 20mg, Bisoprolol-HCTZ 2.5mg/6.25mg, Calcium 500mg + Vit D3 400IU.

PMH

HTN, Depression, Postmenopausal status

PSH

Tonsillectomy

Allergies

Iodine dyes

Social

Married; Works full time as office manager of an internal medicine office; 2 kids (grown)

Habits

Denies cigarettes or drug use. +Occasional glass of wine (1-2 per month).

FH

Maternal GM & GF deceased with CHF, T2DM and HTN;Mother alive (age 82) +HTN, +Hyperlipidemia, +T2DM; Clinical Case Study

Father alive (age 84) +HTN, +Hyperlipidemia, +T2DM, +ASHD (s/p CABG 2 years ago). Also had +CVA at time of CABG (work-up revealed +DVT and +PFO; remains anticoagulated);

Oldest child (26) with seasonal allergies

Youngest child (24) with Bipolar depression and ADHD, and anxiety

Physical exam reveals the following:

Physical Exam

Constitutional

Middle aged Caucasian female alert, oriented and cooperative

VS

Temp-98.2, P-74, R-16, BP 146/95, Height: 5’7″, Weight: 180 pounds

Head

Normocephalic, atraumatic

Eyes

PERRLA

Ears

Tympanic membranes gray and intact with light reflex noted.

Nose

Nares patent. Nasal turbinates without swelling. Nasal drainage is clear.

Throat

Oropharynx moist, no lesions or exudate. Surgically removed tonsils bilaterally. Teeth in good repair, no cavities.

Neck

Neck supple. No lymphadenopathy. Thyroid midline, small and firm without palpable masses. Clinical Case Study.

Cardiopulmonary

Heart S1 and s2 noted, no murmurs, noted. Lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally. Respirations unlabored. No pedal edema

Abdomen

Soft, non-tender. BS active

Skin

Skin overall dry, hair coarse and thick, nails without ridging, pitting or discoloration

Psych

Mood pleasant and appropriate.

Musculoskeletal

Strength full throughout

Neuro

DTRs 2+ at biceps, 1+ at knees and ankles

Week 6: Clinical Case Study Part One Discussion

 

Week 6: Clinical Case Study Part Two Discussion

Requirements:

What is your primary (one) diagnosis for this patient at this time? (support the decision for your diagnosis with pertinent positives and negatives from the case)

Identify the corresponding ICD-10 code.

Provide a treatment plan for this patient’s primary diagnosis which includes:

Medication*

Any additional testing necessary for this particular diagnosis*

Patient education

Referral. Clinical Case Study

Provide an active problem list for this patient based on the information given in the case.

Are there any changes that you would also make to this patient’s overall treatment plan at this time? Must provide an EBM argument for each treatment or testing decision.

Provide an appropriate F/U plan.

*If part of the plan does not warrant an action, you must explain why. ALL medication and testing decisions (or decisions not to treat with medication or additional testing) MUST be supported with an evidence-based medicine (EBM) argument. Over-the-counter (OTC) and RXs must be written in full as if handing a script to the patient in the office.

Case Study

Now, assume that you sent your patient for labs and she returns the following day, as instructed, to review the results.

CBC with differential

WBC

8.6 x10E3/uL

RBC

4.44 x 10E6/uL

Hemoglobin

14.0 g/dL

Hematocrit

41.2%

MCV

93fL

MCH

31.5 pg

MCHC

34.0 g/dL

RDW

13%

Platelet

241 x 10E3/uL

Neutrophils %

67%

Lymphocytes %

22%

Monocytes %

8%

Eosinophils %

3%

Basophils %

0%

Absolute Neutrophils

5.7 x 10E3/uL

Absolute Lymphocytes

1.9 x 10E3/uL

Absolute Monocytes

0.7 x 10E3/uL

Eosinophils Absolute

0.3  x 10E3/uL

Basophile Absolute

0.0  x 10E3/uL

Immature Grans %

0%

Absolute Immature Grans

0.0 x 10E3/uL

TSH with Reflex to FT4

TSH

6.770 uIU/mL

FT4

0.62 ng/dL

PHQ-9 Depression Score=10 (previous was 5 at last visit 6 months ago) Clinical Case Study

SNAPPS WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT TEMPLATE

What is the self-directed learning issue that was identified in your oral presentation?

Triple vs quadruple treatment against H.pylori

 

Research the self-directed learning issue and provide a summary of your findings which is fully supported by appropriate, scholarly, EBM references.

[Research should be confined to within this textbox. Reference page is on a separate page] SNAPPS written assignment template

 

 

 

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REFERENCES

[Must be in APA format]

SNAPPS ORAL PRESENTATION TEMPLATE

 

This template should only be used to organize your oral presentation, IT SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED.

 

SUMMARIZE

Using a patient seen in the practicum setting, summarize the H&P into an organized and concise format. SNAPPS written assignment template

 

CC

HPI statement using OLDCARTS data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pertinent ROS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pertinent PE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NARROW

Based on the H&P key findings, identify an appropriate differential. SNAPPS written assignment template

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALYZE

Analyze the differential by comparing and contrasting the possibilities.  Use pertinent positive and negative findings to argue for or against each diagnosis in your differential. Rank your diagnoses in order of most likely to least likely with EBM references. SNAPPS written assignment template

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBE

Verbalize any knowledge gaps, points of confusion or dilemmas that you have regarding your understanding of the case by identifying questions that you would (or did) ask your preceptor.

 

 

 

 

PLAN

At a novice level, propose an appropriate plan to confirm and/or manage the problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

Identify one issue for self-directed learning.

 

In the written portion of this assignment, you will present your findings. SNAPPS written assignment template

Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

You will utilize your change model for this assignment. Review the feedback submitted by your instructor on your previous change model assignment. Make any changes or modifications necessary for the submission of this assignment.

Evaluate the performance of your organization or department. Identify an area that would significantly benefit from initiating a change. Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) in which you describe the particular area you propose to address through a change initiative. Include the following for your company:

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Discuss the issues in this area and the current outcomes as a result of the issues.

Describe the external and/or internal driving forces, contributing issues, and the people affected.

Evaluate the stakeholders involved and discuss how they will be affected by your change initiative. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Clarify your role and responsibility as a change leader. Discuss the leadership theory (or theories) you will use to guide the change process.

Discuss the change agents you need to recruit in order to successfully implement your change. Describe the roles of these change agents.

Utilize your change model to develop strategies: (a) Explain the relevance of this model to your organization; and (b) Present the strategic aspects using your model. Be sure to clearly define the purpose of each aspect, the people involved, and the actions that need to be taken.

Identify, or predict, the potential barriers to change. Discuss possible ways to overcome these obstacles, including methods for dealing with emerging or unforeseen circumstances that could impede implementation.

Describe the evaluation methods you will use to determine the level of success of your change initiative. Discuss what metrics or measureable determinates you will use.

Propose strategies to anchor change or support continuous change.

Establish how your change plan supports the organizational mission/goal, genuinely addresses stakeholder concerns, and will serve as an equitable contribution for the community or society overall.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Rubric

Due Date: 
06-Nov-2019

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Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability – Rubric

No of Criteria: 15 Achievement Levels: 5

Criteria

Achievement Levels

Description

Percentage

Unsatisfactory

0.00 %

Less than Satisfactory

74.00 %

Satisfactory

79.00 %

Good

87.00 %

Excellent

100.00 %

Content

80.0

The Need for Change

10.0

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is not discussed. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is discussed, but discussion is incomplete or inaccurate.

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is included, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is discussed, including all necessary elements.

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is thoroughly discussed with rich detail, including all necessary elements.

Driving Forces

5.0

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is not included.

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is incomplete or inaccurate. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is included, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is discussed, including all necessary elements.

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is thoroughly discussed with rich detail, including all necessary elements.

Stakeholder Evaluation

5.0

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is not included.

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is incomplete or inaccurate.

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is included, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is discussed, including all necessary elements.

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is thoroughly discussed with rich detail, including all necessary elements.

The Role of the Leader in the Change Initiative

10.0

The role of the leader in the change initiative is not addressed.

The role of the leader in the change initiative is present, but it is incomplete or inaccurate.

The role of the leader in the change initiative is presented, but it is cursory and lacking in depth.

The role of the leader in the change initiative is presented and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

The role of the leader in the change initiative is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

Change Agents and Roles

10.0

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is not included.

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is incomplete or inaccurate.

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is included, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is discussed, including all necessary elements.

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is thoroughly discussed with rich detail, including all necessary elements.

Application of the Change Model to Develop Strategies (Competency 3.5)

10.0 Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

The change model is not applied to develop strategies.

The change model is applied, but the resulting strategies are incomplete or inaccurate.

The change model is applied, but the resulting strategies are cursory and lacking in depth.

The change model is thoroughly applied and the resulting strategies include all necessary elements.

The change model is thoroughly applied with rich detail and the resulting strategies include all necessary elements.

Overcoming Barriers to Change (Competency 1.5)

10.0

Overcoming barriers to change is not addressed.

Overcoming barriers to change is presented, but it is incomplete or inaccurate.

Overcoming barriers to change is presented, but it is cursory and lacking in depth.

Overcoming barriers to change is presented and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

Overcoming barriers to change is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

Evaluation Methods Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

10.0

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are not included.

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are incomplete or inaccurate.

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are included but lack specific metrics or measurable determinants and relevant details.

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are complete and include specific metrics or measurable determinants and relevant details.

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are extremely thorough with specific metrics or measurable determinants clearly defined and numerous relevant details.

Strategies for Sustaining Change

5.0

Strategies for sustaining change are not addressed.

Strategies for sustaining change are incomplete or inaccurate.

Strategies for sustaining change are presented, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

Strategies for sustaining change are complete and include discussion of all necessary elements.

Strategies for sustaining change are thoroughly presented with rich detail and include discussion of all necessary elements. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Overall Effectiveness of Change Plan

5.0

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is not included.

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is incomplete or inaccurate.

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is cursory and lacking in depth.

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is presented and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes discussion of all necessary elements. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Organization and Effectiveness

13.0

 

Thesis Development and Purpose

3.0

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose .

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

5.0

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)

5.0

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Format

7.0

 

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

2.0

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5.0

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Topic 8 DQ 1

Consider an organization in your field or industry. Describe the essential systems necessary to facilitate continuous change without compromising quality or causing burnout among employees. Describe three factors to consider when making sure that the changes made become permanently imbedded in the organization’s culture. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

 

Topic 8 DQ 2

What is your reaction to change in your personal history? What personal tools do you implement to help yourself navigate change? Benchmark – Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

In today’s fast-paced and global community, most organizations are faced with constant change. Research contemporary organizations that are currently responding to a significant change within the industry, such as disruptive technology; state, government, or industry regulations; environmental constraints; judicial or legislative rulings; etc.

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Choose one organization from your research that has recently responded to major change, or is currently responding to change. Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) discussing how well the organization is responding to the change dynamics. Include the following:

Describe the organization and the change to which it is responding.

Discuss the degree to which the change has been disruptive and how the organization has responded to the dynamics created by this change.

Evaluate the strategies the organization used in its change plan and determine the level of success the organization experienced with the strategies.

Determine the effect the change had on stakeholders, and to what degree stakeholders have resisted. Assess how well stakeholder resistance was addressed. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

Evaluate the overall implications the change had on interdepartmental collaboration.

In your opinion, how well did the leaders of the organization respond and prepare for the change? What worked and what did not work with the strategies they implemented?

What modifications would you suggest the leaders of the organization make in order to better address the change dynamics? What additional strategies would you recommend to assist the organization through this change?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Due Date: 
23-Oct-2019 

Contemporary Organization Evaluation – Rubric

No of Criteria: 11 Achievement Levels: 5

Criteria

Achievement Levels

Description

Percentage

Unsatisfactory

0.00 %

Less than Satisfactory

74.00 %

Satisfactory Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

79.00 %

Good

87.00 %

Excellent

100.00 %

Content

70.0

Contemporary Organization (Description of Organization and Responding to Change)

10.0

Description of a contemporary organization responding to change is not provided.

A partial description of the organization is presented; major relevant details are missing. A description of the change to which the organization is responding is cursory and incomplete. The organization and change issue are not contemporary or current.

A cursory description of a contemporary organization is presented; most major details are included. A general description of the change to which the organization is responding is presented, but contains some inaccuracies or lacks some relevant details; the change to which the organization is responding is not a current event.

A description of a contemporary organization is presented; all major details are included. A description of the change to which the organization is responding is current and accurately represented. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

A detailed description of a contemporary organization is presented; all relevant details are included and description provides insight into the organization. The description of the current change to which the organization is responding is well developed and contains relevant detail.

Effects of Change (Discusses Effects of Change, Organizational Response and Strategies Utilized)

10.0

The effects of change on the organization and the response of the organization to change are not discussed.

An incomplete discussion on the effects of change on the organization is presented. The response of the organization is not discussed.

A general discussion on the effects of change on the organization is presented. The response of the organization to the change is presented, but it does not include a clear evaluation of the strategies of the organization. The discussion lacks relevant details, facts, and support.

A discussion on the effects of change on the organization and its response to the change is presented. The discussion is supported by relevant and documented facts. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment.

A well-rounded discussion on the effects of change on the organization and its response to the change is presented. The discussion is detailed and strongly supported by documented facts.

Stakeholders (Determine Effects of Change and Response to Change)

10.0

The effect of change on the stakeholders is not addressed.

The effect of change on stakeholders is briefly considered, but no evidence or rationale is provided for claims made. Stakeholder response/resistance to change is not presented. No suggestions are provided in responding to stakeholder resistance.

The effect of change on stakeholders is discussed, but little evidence or rationale is provided for claims made. Stakeholder response/resistance to change is generally presented, but it is lacking in detail. Cursory suggestions are provided in responding to stakeholder resistance, but these strategies are incomplete and lack support for validity.

The effect of change on stakeholders is discussed. Stakeholder response/resistance to change is presented. Suggestions are provided in responding to stakeholder resistance. Evidence or rationale is provided for claims made. Some evidence is provided to support statements, and common strategies are offered to help stakeholders overcome resistance.

The effect of change on stakeholders is discussed in detail. Stakeholder response/resistance to change is presented with accurate and relevant examples. Well-developed recommendations are provided in responding to stakeholder resistance. Strong evidence or rationale is provided for claims made, and strategies relevant to the organization and stakeholders are offered to help stakeholders overcome resistance. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

Effects of Change on Interdepartmental Collaboration

10.0

The effects of change on interdepartmental collaboration are not evaluated.

General effects of change on interdepartmental collaboration are discussed, but the specific effects for the departments within the organization are not included.

A superficial evaluation of the effects of change on interdepartmental collaboration for the organization is presented. The evaluation lacks detail, facts, support, or rationale.

An evaluation of the effects of change on interdepartmental collaboration for the organization is presented. The evaluation is supported with some detail, facts, support, or rationale.

A detailed evaluation of the effects of change on interdepartmental collaboration for the organization is presented and provides insight into the situation. The evaluation is supported with strong detail, facts, support, and rationale.

Evaluation of the Response of the Leaders to Change and the Strategies Presented by Leaders Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

15.0

Evaluation response of the leaders to change is not addressed, and strategies presented by leaders are not referenced.

A clear evaluation of the response of the leaders to change is not addressed, and strategies presented by leaders are referenced, but not formally addressed. Overall, the involvement of leadership in response to change is unclear.

Evaluation of the response of the leaders to change is presented, but it lacks detail or information vital to understanding the actual involvement of the leaders. Strategies presented by leaders in response to change are generally addressed. Overall, it is apparent that the leaders were responsive to change, but significant information or details are missing to discern the actual extent of leadership involvement or the degree to which leadership involvement was influential. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

Evaluation of the response of the leaders to change is presented, but it lacks detail or information vital to understanding the involvement of the leaders. Strategies presented by leaders in response to change are generally addressed. Overall, it is apparent that the leaders were responsive to change, but significant information or details are missing to discern the actual extent of leadership involvement or the degree to which leadership involvement was influential.

Evaluation of the response of the leaders to change is presented with sufficient detail and supporting information vital to understanding the involvement of the leaders. Strategies presented by leaders in response to change are clearly addressed and provide insight into the outcomes the organization experienced in responding to change. Overall, leadership response to change is clear and contains significant information or details that describe the extent of leadership involvement and the degree to which leadership involvement was influential.

Recommendations (Suggestions to Better Address Change Dynamics, Additional Strategies) Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

15.0

No recommendations are made.

Recommendations to address change dynamics or for additional strategies are incomplete. Recommendations do not contain substantial rationale or support and do not seem relevant to the organization or circumstances.

General recommendations to address change dynamics are presented. Additional strategies are offered, but lack detail, rationale, or a clear plan to illustrate that the recommendations are relevant and would support a better change option in response to change.

Recommendations to address change dynamics are presented. Additional strategies are offered, with appropriate rationale or a clear plan to illustrate that the recommendations are relevant and would support a better change option in response to change.

Well-supported recommendations to address change dynamics are clearly presented. Additional strategies are offered, with strong rationale or a clear plan to illustrate that the recommendations are relevant and would indeed support a better change option in response to change. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

Organization and Effectiveness

20.0

 

Thesis Development and Purpose

7.0

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose .

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

8.0

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)

5.0

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Format

10.0

 

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5.0

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5.0

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

Topic 6 DQ 1

What types of obstacles/objections do leaders face from stakeholders when implementing change within an organization? What strategies can leaders use to work with stakeholders, remove obstacles, and address objections?

Due Date: 
19-Oct-2019 

Topic 6 DQ 2

Describe an ethical dilemma that you experienced, or have witnessed in a change leader, when attempting to initiate change. How was the ethical dilemma resolved? What can a change leader use to guide decision making when faced with an ethical dilemma? Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

Due Date: 
21-Oct-2019

Topic 7 DQ 1

Discuss the importance of identifying and acknowledging short-term wins during change. What types of short-term wins are most meaningful? Why?

 

Topic 7 DQ 2

During a change initiative, what can organizations use to identify or verify truly objective and measurable success? What does your organization utilize to measure its level of success? Contemporary Organization Evaluation Assignment

Change Initiative: Develop a Change Model Essay

Benchmark – Change Initiative: Develop a Change Model

Research the various change models used by organizations today. After assessing these models, create a change model conducive to your field, and that will work within your organization’s culture. This model should serve to implement a strategic process that can help your organization integrate a change and respond to the internal or external driving forces that affect organizational success. Change Initiative: Develop a Change Model Essay.

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Create a visual representation of your model using a graphic organizer of your choice (flow chart, concept map, etc.). The design of your model will be unique and relevant to your organization, based on a critical analysis of its culture and behavior. However, your model must demonstrate the necessary steps for realistic implementation. Your model will be assessed on the quality of strategic implementation you design, the support you present for your model, and inclusion of the following concepts:

Methods to evaluate the need for change

Approach and criteria for choosing individuals or teams necessary for a change initiative

Communication strategies

Strategies to gather stakeholder support and overcome resistance

Implementation strategies

Sustainability strategies

Once you have created your model, prepare a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation to present your model and demonstrate how this model is relevant to your organization and why it will work well within your organization’s culture. In conclusion, discuss why this model will lead to sustainable change when most change initiatives fail. 
You will utilize this change model for your final paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. Change Initiative: Develop a Change Model Essay.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Due Date:

Benchmark – Change Initiative: Develop a Change Model

Rubric

Benchmark – Change Initiative: Develop a Change Model – Rubric

No of Criteria: 12 Achievement Levels: 5

Criteria

Achievement Levels

Description

Percentage

Unsatisfactory

0.00 %

Less than Satisfactory

74.00 %

Satisfactory

79.00 %

Good

87.00 %

Excellent

100.00 %

Content

Evaluate the Need for Change

10.0

Methods used to evaluate the need for change are not included.

Methods used to evaluate the need for change are incomplete or incorrect.

Methods used to evaluate the need for change are included but lack explanation and supporting details.

Methods used to evaluate the need for change are complete and include explanation and supporting details.

Methods used to evaluate the need for change are extremely thorough and include extensive explanation and numerous supporting details. Change Initiative: Develop a Change Model Essay.

Choosing Individuals or Teams for Change Initiative

10.0

Approach and criteria for choosing individuals or teams necessary for a change initiative are not included.

Approach and criteria for choosing individuals or teams necessary for a change initiative are incomplete or incorrect.

Approach and criteria for choosing individuals or teams necessary for a change initiative are included but lack clear explanation.

Approach and criteria for choosing individuals or teams necessary for a change initiative are complete and clearly explained.

Approach and criteria for choosing individuals or teams necessary for a change initiative are expertly crafted.

Communication Strategies

10.0

Communication strategies are not included.

Communication strategies are incomplete or incorrect.

Communication strategies are included but are inconsistent with the organizational culture and behavior and/or lack detail and explanation.

Communication strategies are completely detailed and explained and consistent with the organizational culture and behavior.

Communication strategies are extremely detailed and well explained and align seamlessly with the organizational culture and behavior.

Stakeholder Support and Overcoming Resistance

10.0

Strategies to gather stakeholder support and over come resistance are not included.

Strategies to gather stakeholder support and over come resistance are incomplete or incorrect.

Strategies to gather stakeholder support and over come resistance are included but lack clear explanation.

Strategies to gather stakeholder support and over come resistance are complete and clearly explained.

Strategies to gather stakeholder support and over come resistance are expertly crafted.

Implementation Strategies

10.0

Implementation strategies are not included.

Implementation strategies are incomplete or incorrect.

Implementation strategies are inconsistent with the organizational culture and behavior and/or lack detail and explanation.

Implementation strategies are completely detailed and explained and consistent with the organizational culture and behavior.

Implementation strategies are extremely detailed and well explained and align seamlessly with the organizational culture and behavior.

Sustainability Strategies

10.0

Sustainability strategies are not included.

Sustainability strategies are incomplete or incorrect.

Sustainability strategies are inconsistent with the organizational culture and behavior and/or lack detail and explanation.

Sustainability strategies are completely detailed and explained and consistent with the organizational culture and behavior.

Sustainability strategies are extremely detailed and well explained and align seamlessly with the organizational culture and behavior.

Graphic Organizer: Visual Appeal and Clarity of Change Model

5.0

The change model is not presented using a graphic organizer.

The change model is presented using a graphic organizer. Presentation of change model uses garish color or the typographic variations are overused and legibility suffers. Background interferes with readability. Understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships is limited within the chosen design.

The change model is presented using a graphic organizer, but the design does not clearly illustrate the intended change model. Elements do not consistently contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. There is some variation in type size, color, and layout of the graphic design used.

The change model is presented using a graphic organizer that illustrates the change model. Visual connections mostly contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships of the change model. Differences in type size or color are used well and consistently.

The change model is presented using a graphic organizer that clearly illustrates the change model. Appropriate and thematic graphic elements are used to make visual connections that contribute to the understanding of concepts, ideas, and relationships. Differences in type size or color are used well and consistently.

Presentation of Content on PowerPoint

10.0

The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Little persuasive information is included. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.

The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Some persuasive information is included

The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization or in their relationships to each other.

The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Persuasive information from reliable sources is included.

The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating rationale and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.

PowerPoint Layout

5.0

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.

The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.

The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.

The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

Research

10.0

No outside sources were used to support the change model.

Few outside sources were used to support the change model. Limited research is apparent to provide support or rationale for the change model.

Research is adequate. Sources are standard in relevance, quality of outside sources, or timeliness. General support and rationale is presented for the change model.

Research is timely and relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria. Adequate support and rationale is presented for the change model.

Research is supportive of the rationale presented. Sources are distinctive. Addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment criteria. Strong support and rationale is presented for the change model.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)

5.0

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5.0

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Benchmark – Change Initiative: Develop a Change Model

Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay

In a written paper of 1,250-1,500 words, evaluate the current forces driving change in your field or industry. As a leader, or considering the role of a leader, assess your organization and evaluate how well it is responding to the forces, and identify where there is a need for change. Develop a vision to inspire this change. Include the following:

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Describe your organization, include the organization’s mission, and identify the various stakeholders.

Identify the external and internal forces that drive organizational change in your field or industry. Explain the origin or reason for these internal or external driving forces. Explain how these forces directly affect the viability of your organization. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Choose one of the driving forces. Describe the specific issues this driving force creates, or will potentially create, for your organization or department.

Propose the steps needed for your organization or department to respond to this driving force.

Predict how employees at various levels in the organization will respond to your proposed change initiative.

Develop a vision for change. Describe how this vision correlates with the organization’s mission, and how you will present this vision to internal stakeholders.

Predict how you think your vision will assist internal stakeholders in supporting the change initiative. Identify potential considerations posed by stakeholders, and discuss how you will respond. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Due Date: 
25-Sep-2019

 Change Initiative: Creating Vision – Rubric

No of Criteria: 10 Achievement Levels: 5

Criteria

Achievement Levels

Description

Percentage

Unsatisfactory

0.00 %

Less than Satisfactory

74.00 %

Satisfactory

79.00 %

Good

87.00 %

Excellent

100.00 %

Content

70.0

Presentation of Organization (Mission, Stakeholders, Driving Forces in the Industry or Field, Viability of Organization, etc.)

10.0

No organizational description is presented. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

An incomplete description of the organization is presented; significant details regarding the mission and stakeholders have been omitted. Evaluation of organizational viability and driving forces is missing or incomplete.

A general description of the organization is provided; some details necessary to understanding the mission of the organization, and its stakeholders are missing. Evaluation of organizational viability and driving forces is incomplete or lacks of support.

A description of the organization is provided, including most major details necessary to understanding the mission of the organization and its stakeholders. Evaluation of organizational viability and driving forces provides insight into organizational viability, but evaluation lacks sufficient support and some minor details are missing. Change Initiative: Creating Vision

A description of the organization is provided, including all major details necessary to understanding the mission of the organization and insight into the various organizational stakeholders. Evaluation of organizational viability and driving forces contains strong support and provides clear insight into organizational viability.

Analysis of the Effect of Specific Driving Force on Organization or Department

15.0

Analysis of specific driving force and the effect of this force on the organization or department is not presented.

Analysis of specific driving force is presented, but it is incomplete. Specific organizational or departmental issues resulting from the driving force are not discussed.

Analysis of specific driving force is presented, but it lacks details and supporting evidence. Specific organizational or departmental issues resulting from the driving force are generally discussed.

Analysis of specific driving force is presented, including major details and general supporting evidence. Specific organizational or departmental issues resulting from the driving force are discussed.

Analysis of specific driving force is logically presented, including all relevant details and strong supporting evidence. Specific organizational or departmental issues resulting from the driving force are clearly discussed. Analysis provides unique insight into the effects of the driving force on the viability of the organization or department.

Proposal of Steps for Responding to Change Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay

15.0

No steps are proposed to respond to change.

A general recommendation for responding to change is referenced, but it lacks specific steps. No prediction of stakeholder response to change is presented, or prediction is vague and lacks supportive evidence.

Some steps are proposed responding to change, but they lack a logical sequence and major detail. A general prediction of stakeholder response to change is presented, but the prediction lacks major detail and evidence to support claims.

Steps are proposed for responding to change through logical sequence. A prediction of stakeholder response to change is presented, with general evidence to support claims.

Detailed steps are proposed for responding to change through a clear and logical sequence. A well-developed prediction of stakeholder response to change is presented, with with strong evidence to support claims Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Development of Vision for Change

20.0

No vision is presented.

A vision is presented, but it lacks rationale. Vision does not correlate with the mission of the organization, or the mission is not stated. Steps for presenting the vision to stakeholders are incomplete or missing.

A vision is presented with some supporting rationale. Vision loosely correlates with the mission of the organization. Steps for presenting the vision to stakeholders are generally presented.

A vision is presented with rationale. Vision correlates with the mission of the organization. Steps for presenting the vison to stakeholders are presented. Overall, vision contains elements conducive to supporting a change initiative.

A detailed vision is presented with strong supporting rationale. Vision correlates directly with the mission of the organization. Detailed steps for presenting the vision to all internal stakeholders are presented. Presentation of vision facilitates stakeholder involvement. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay. Overall, vision is strongly conducive to supporting a change initiative.

Evaluation of Stakeholder Response and Considerations to Change and Vision

10.0

No stakeholder evaluation is presented.

A partial stakeholder evaluation of response to change is presented, but it is incomplete.

A stakeholder evaluation of response to change is generally presented. Stakeholder considerations to change and proposed vison are generally discussed; no clear plan for responding to these considerations is proposed.

A stakeholder evaluation of response to change is presented. Stakeholder considerations to change and proposed vison are discussed; a general plan for responding to these considerations is proposed.

A detailed evaluation of stakeholder response to change is presented. Stakeholder considerations to change and proposed vison are clearly identified and discussed in detail; a clear and well-supported plan for responding to these considerations is proposed. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Organization and Effectiveness

20.0

 

Thesis Development and Purpose

7.0

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Argument Logic and Construction

8.0

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation,

5.0

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Format

10.0

 

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5.0

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style

5.0

Sources are not documented.

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

1 DQ1

 

Describe the role of organizational development in contemporary organizations. How does organizational development help organizations prepare for or implement change? Provide an example from your organization. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

 

1 DQ 2

 

What environmental forces drive organization development in your field or industry? What are the steps successful organizations take when responding to change? Have you experienced forces of change in your work environment? How did the changes affect your organization?

 

2 DQ1

 

Why is vision essential to facilitating successful change in an organization? What is the correlation between a leader’s role/vision and a successful change initiative? Describe a vision that you have seen/heard/read/viewed that you felt inspired successful change. How did this vision influence people’s behavior and attitudes toward a major change initiative? Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

 

2 DQ 2

 

According to the textbook, people are more motivated when “they are shown a truth that influences their feelings” than they are by analysis. Discuss the relevance of this statement for organizations growing and responding to change. What responsibility does a leader have to honor stakeholder concerns when “feelings” are the primary basis for the concerns?

 

1 DQ1

Describe the role of organizational development in contemporary organizations. How does organizational development help organizations prepare for or implement change? Provide an example from your organization. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Due Date: Sept 14

 

1 DQ 2

What environmental forces drive organization development in your field or industry? What are the steps successful organizations take when responding to change? Have you experienced forces of change in your work environment? How did the changes affect your organization?

Due Date: Sept 16

 

2 DQ1

Why is vision essential to facilitating successful change in an organization? What is the correlation between a leader’s role/vision and a successful change initiative? Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay. Describe a vision that you have seen/heard/read/viewed that you felt inspired successful change. How did this vision influence people’s behavior and attitudes toward a major change initiative?

Due Date: Sept 21

 

2 DQ 2

According to the textbook, people are more motivated when “they are shown a truth that influences their feelings” than they are by analysis. Discuss the relevance of this statement for organizations growing and responding to change. What responsibility does a leader have to honor stakeholder concerns when “feelings” are the primary basis for the concerns?

Due Date: Sept 23

 

3 DQ 1

Compare and contrast two different change models. What leadership approach would you use to implement your preferred model? Why? Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Due Date: Sept 28

 

3 DQ 2

What is “disruptive change,” and how is this different from “incremental change?” How does disruptive change affect an organization? Provide an example.

Due Date: Sept 30

 

4 DQ 1

Discuss the importance of a change agent and a guiding team. What is the purpose of each, and what traits make them successful?

Due Date: Oct 4

 

4 DQ 2

Discuss two strategies that can be used for leading change. How do these strategies increase stakeholder support and create momentum for a change initiative to be successful? Why might you want to consider including the most vocal critic of the change initiative in your guiding team?

Due Date: Oct 7

 

5 DQ 1

Explain how successful communication is used throughout a change process to convey vision and strategies to stakeholders. What may be occurring with the communication process if the change process begins to fail?

Due Date: Oct 12

5 DQ 2

Why is effective and frequent communication so critical to a successful change effort? Describe either a good or a bad example of this from your organization or one that you have studied. Describe how the communication affected the various stakeholders affected by the change effort. Change Initiative: Creating Vision Essay.

Due Date: Oct 14

NUR 315 Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Essay

NUR 315 1-2 Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair

Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair

You are a nurse working the day shift and have been assigned to five patients. One of your patients is an 89-year-old male with a stage III decubitus ulcer to his coccyx. The healthcare provider is planning to discharge him to a long-term facility today and would like you to discuss wound healing with him and his wife. Please use the following prompts to guide your analysis, and use evidence from the literature to support your answers. NUR 315 Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Essay.

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Distinguish between the main types of healing: first-intention and second-intention.

Discuss at least three factors that can delay wound healing, and identify some strategies to improve wound healing.

Explain the four phases of wound healing, identifying the role that the extracellular matrix plays in the process.

For additional details, please refer to the 
Case Study Guidelines and Rubric
 document.

Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair

NUR 315 Case Study Guidelines and Rubric

Critical thinking is a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion. Case studies are meant to connect real-world scenarios with theoretical teachings. You are expected to test assumptions and find creative ways to consider all the facets contributing to analysis of the case.

Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair

Prompt:

For each case study, be sure to:

Introduce main elements and concerns and identify the

Use the associated questions to guide your paper and explain the pathology in the development of a plan of

Explain the role patient-care technologies (i.e., point of care testing, computer provider order entry, bar-coding medication administration, EMR/EHR) in caring for the individual(s). NUR 315 Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Essay.

Apply critical thinking in analyzing and interpreting the

Include evidence to support your analysis of the

Write clearly and concisely, following standard rules of

 

Guidelines for Submission: 
Your paper must be submitted as at least a 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least two peer-reviewed sources cited in APA format.

 

Critical Elements

Exemplary (100%)

Proficient (85%)

Needs Improvement (55%)

Not Evident (0%)

Value

Pathology: Introduction and Identification

Meets “Proficient” criteria and uses industry-specific language and is exceptionally clear and well-informed

Introduces the reader to specific themes and main elements of the assigned case study without any gaps and precisely identifies specificpathology

Introduces the reader to specific themes and main elements of the assigned case study and identifies the pathology, but with gaps ininformation presented

Does not accurately introduce the reader to specific themes and main elements of the assigned case study and does not identify the pathology

15

Pathology: Explanation and Plan of Care

Meets “Proficient” criteria and uses industry-specific language to establish expertise

Comprehensively explains the pathological condition in the development of plan of care for the individual in the assignedcase study without any gaps

Explains the pathological condition in the development of plan of care for the individual in the assigned case study, butwith gaps

Does not explain the pathological condition in the development of plan of care for the individual in the assignedcase study

20

Response to Questions

Meets “Proficient” criteria and seamlessly incorporates these responses into the submission

Thoroughly addresses all prompts from the case study and comprehensively exploresissues, ideas, and concerns

Adequately addresses most prompts included in the case study, but does not exploreissues, ideas, or concerns

Addresses less than half of the prompts from the case study

NUR 315 Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Essay

25

 

 

Patient-Care Technologies

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and explanation is exceptionally clear and well-informed

NUR 315 Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Essay

Accurately explains the role of patient-care technologies (as appropriate) in caring for individuals identified in the assigned case study without anygaps

Accurately explains the role of patient-care technologies (as appropriate) in caring for individuals identified in the assigned case study, but withgaps in information given

Does not accurately explain the role of patient-care technologies (as appropriate) in caring for individuals identified in the assigned case study

15

Incorporation of Resources

Incorporates more than two discipline-specific, peer- reviewed journal articles and one source from an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal. Viewpoints of expertsare analyzed and well-informed

Incorporates sources of evidence from at least two discipline-specific, peer- reviewed journal articles

Incorporates at least two sources of evidence from peer- reviewed journals, but fails to make connection to case study clear

Does not incorporate at least two sources of evidence from a peer-reviewed journal

15

Articulation of Response (APA/Mechanics)

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-readformat

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation ofmain ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that obstruct understanding

10

Earned Total NUR 315 Case Study: Wound Healing and Tissue Repair Essay

100%

Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal Overview

Prepare an 8-page data analysis and quality improvement initiative proposal based on a health issue of professional interest to you. The audience for your analysis and proposal is the nursing staff and the interprofessional team who will implement the initiative.

”A basic principle of quality measurement is: If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it” (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2013).

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Health care providers are on an endless quest to improve both care quality and patient safety. This unwavering commitment requires hospitals and care givers to increase their attention and adherence to treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes. Health informatics, along with new and improved technologies and procedures, are at the core of virtually all quality improvement initiatives. The data gathered by providers, along with process improvement models and recognized quality benchmarks, are all part of a collaborative, continuing effort. As such, it is essential that professional nurses are able to correctly interpret, and effectively communicate information revealed on dashboards that display critical care metrics. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

o Competency 2: Plan quality improvement initiatives in response to routine data surveillance.

 Outline a QI initiative proposal based on a selected health issue and supporting data analysis.

o Competency 3: Evaluate quality improvement initiatives using sensitive and sound outcome measures.

 Analyze data to identify a health care issue or area of concern.

o Competency 4: Integrate interprofessional perspectives to lead quality improvements in patient safety, cost effectiveness, and work-life quality. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal.

 Integrate interprofessional perspectives to lead quality improvements in patient safety, cost effectiveness, and work-life quality.

o Competency 5: Apply effective communication strategies to promote quality improvement of interprofessional care.

 Apply effective communication strategies to promote quality improvement of interprofessional care.

 Communicate evaluation and analysis in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Reference

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2013). Preventing falls in hospitals. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/fallpxtoolkit/fallpxtk5.html#tiptop\

Questions to Consider. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal

As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal.

Reflect on QI initiatives focused on measuring and improving patient outcomes with which you are familiar.

o How important is the role of nurses in QI initiatives?

o What quality improvement initiatives have made the biggest difference? Why?

o When a QI initiative does not succeed as planned, what steps are taken to improve or revise the effort?

Required Resources

MSN Program Journey

Please review this guide for your degree program. It can help you stay on track for your practicum experience, so you may wish to bookmark it for later reference.

Suggested Resources

The resources provided here are optional. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The Nursing Masters (MSN) Research Guide can help direct your research, and the Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.

Capella Resources Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal.

Capella provides a thorough selection of online resources to help you understand APA style and use it effectively.

o APA Module.

Capella Multimedia

Use this media piece if you do not have access to dashboard metrics to complete the final assessment.

o Vila Health: Data Analysis | Transcript. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal

Quality Improvement Examples and Results

These resources explore the effectiveness and lessons learned from various quality improvement initiatives.

o Ohde, S., Terai, M., Oizumi, A., Takahashi, O., Deshpande, G. A., Takekata, M., . . . Fukui, T. (2012). The effectiveness of a multidisciplinary QI activity for accidental fall prevention: Staff compliance is critical. BMC Health Services Research, 12, 197.

o Berman, J., Nkabane, E. L., Malope, S., Machai, S., Jack, B., & Bicknell, W. (2014). Developing a hospital quality improvement initiative in Lesotho. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 27(1), 15–24.

These articles showcase examples of strategic QI projects.

o Nazir, A., Dennis, M. E., & Unroe, K. T. (2015). Implementation of a heart failure quality initiative in a skilled nursing facility: Lessons learned. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 41(5), 26–33.

o Schoenfelder, S. L., Wych, S., Willows, C. A., Harrington, J., Christoffel, K. K., & Becker, A. B. (2013). Engaging Chicago hospitals in the baby-friendly hospital initiative. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 17(9), 1712–1717.

This resource evaluates a QI initiative based on a communication strategy.

o Wysham, N. G., Mularski, R. A., Schmidt, D. M., Nord, S. C., Louis, D. L., Shuster, E., . . . Mosen, D. M. (2014). Long-term persistence of quality improvements for an intensive care unit communication initiative using the VALUE strategy. Journal of Critical Care, 29(3), 450–454 Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal.

Benchmarks for Quality Indicators

These databases provide recognized benchmarks for quality indicators.

o Montalvo, I. (2007). The national database of nursing quality indicators. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 12(3), 1–11.

o The Joint Commission. (2017). National patient safety goals. Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/npsgs.aspx

• Assessment Instructions

Preparation

In this assessment, you will propose a quality improvement (QI) initiative proposal based on a health issue of professional interest to you. The QI initiative proposal will be based on an analysis of dashboard metrics from a health care facility. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal You have one of two options:

Option 1

If you have access to dashboard metrics related to a QI initiative proposal of interest to you:

o Analyze data from the health care facility to identify a health care issue or area of concern. You will need access to reports and data related to care quality and patient safety. If you work in hospital setting, contact the quality management department to obtain the data you need.

o You will need to identify basic information about the health care setting, size, and specific type of care delivery related to the topic that you identify. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal. You are expected to abide by HIPAA compliance standards.

Option 2

If you do not have access to a dashboard or metrics related to a QI initiative proposal:

o You may use the hospital data set provided in the media piece titled Vila Health: Data Analysis. You will analyze the data to identify a health care issue or area of concern.

o You will follow the same instructions and provide the same deliverables as your peers who select Option 1.

Instructions

Analyze dashboard metrics related to the selected issue.

o Provide the selected data set in the proposal Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal.

 Assess the stability of processes or outcomes.

 Delineate any problematic variations or performance failures.

o Evaluate QI initiatives on the selected health issue with existing quality indicators from other facilities, government agencies, and non-governmental bodies on quality improvement.

 Analyze challenges that meeting prescribed benchmarks can pose for a heath care organization and the interprofessional team.

o Outline a QI initiative proposal based on the selected health issue and data analysis.

 Identify target areas for improvement.

 Define what processes can be modified to improve outcomes.

 Propose strategies to improve quality.

 Define interprofessional roles and responsibilities as they relate to the QI initiative.

 Provide recommendations for effective communication strategies for the interprofessional team to ensure the success of the QI initiative. Briefly reflect on the impact of the proposed initiative on work-life quality of the nursing staff and interprofessional team.

o Integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Note: Remember, you can submit all, or a portion of, your draft to Smarthinking for feedback, before you submit the final version of your analysis for this assessment Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal. However, be mindful of the turnaround time for receiving feedback, if you plan on using this free service.

The numbered points below correspond to grading criteria in the scoring guide. The bullets below each grading criterion further delineate tasks to fulfill the assessment requirements. Be sure that your Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation addresses all of the content below. You may also want to read the scoring guide to better understand the performance levels that relate to each grading criterion.

1. Analyze data to identify a health care issue or area of concern.

 Identify the type of data you are analyzing (from your institution or from the media piece).

 Discuss why the data matters, what it is telling you, and what is missing.

 Analyze dashboard metrics and provide the data set in the proposal.

 Present dashboard metrics related to the selected issue.

 Delineate any problematic variations or performance failures.

 Assess the stability of processes or outcomes.

 Evaluate the quality of the data and what can be learned from it.

 Identify trends, outcome measures and information needed to calculate specific rates.

 Analyze what metrics indicate opportunities for quality improvement.

2. Outline a QI initiative proposal based on a selected health issue and supporting data analysis.

 Identify benchmarks aligned to existing QI initiatives set by local, state, or federal health care policies or laws.

 Identify existing QI initiatives related to the selected issue, and explain why they are insufficient.

 Identify target areas for improvement, and define what processes can be modified to improve outcomes.

 Propose evidence-based strategies to improve quality. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal.

 Evaluate QI initiatives on the selected health issue with existing quality indicators from other facilities, government agencies, and non-governmental bodies on quality improvement.

 Analyze challenges that meeting prescribed benchmarks can pose for a heath care organization and the interprofessional team.

3. Integrate interprofessional perspectives to lead quality improvements in patient safety, cost effectiveness, and work-life quality.

 Define interprofessional roles and responsibilities as they relate to the data and the QI initiative.

 Explain how you would you make sure that all relevant roles are fully engaged in this effort.

 Explain what non-nursing concepts would you incorporate into the initiative?

 Identify how outcomes to measure the effect of the intervention affect the interprofessional team.

 Briefly reflect on the impact of the proposed initiative on work-life quality of the nursing staff and interprofessional team. Describe how work-life quality is improved or enriched by the initiative.

4. Apply effective communication strategies to promote quality improvement of interprofessional care.

 Identify the kind of interprofessional communication strategies that will be effective to promote and ensure the success of this performance improvement plan or quality improvement initiative.

 In addition to writing, identify communication models (like CUS, SBAR) that you would include in your initiative proposal.

5. Communicate evaluation aAssessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposalnd analysis in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

6. Integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Submission Requirements

o Length of submission: 8 double-spaced, typed pages, not including title and reference page.

o Number of references: Cite a minimum of five sources (no older than seven years, unless seminal work) of scholarly, peer-reviewed, or professional evidence that support your evaluation, recommendations, and plans. Assessment 3: Data Analysis and Quality Improvement Initiative Proposal.

Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

Assignment: Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation

Deliver a 5 page analysis of an existing quality improvement initiative at your workplace. The QI initiative you choose to analyze should be related to specific disease, condition, or public health issue of personal or professional interest to you.

Too often, discussions about quality health care, care costs, and outcome measures take place in isolation—each group talking among themselves about results and enhancements. Because nurses are critical to the delivery of high-quality, efficient health care, it is essential that they develop the proficiency to review, evaluate performance reports, and be able to effectively communicate outcome measures related to quality initiatives. The nursing staff’s perspective and the need to collaborate on quality care initiatives are fundamental to patient safety and positive institutional health care outcomes. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

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o Competency 2: Plan quality improvement initiatives in response to routine data surveillance.

 Recommend additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand quality outcomes of a quality initiative.

o Competency 3: Evaluate quality improvement initiatives using sensitive and sound outcome measures.

 Analyze a current quality improvement initiative in a health care setting.

 Evaluate the success of a current quality improvement initiative through recognized benchmarks and outcome measures.

o Competency 4: Integrate interprofessional perspectives to lead quality improvements in patient safety, cost effectiveness, and work-life quality

 Incorporate interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and outcomes.

o Competency 5: Apply effective communication strategies to promote quality improvement of interprofessional care.

 Communicate evaluation and analysis in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

 Integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

 Context

The purpose of the report is to assess whether specific quality indicators point to improved patient safety, quality of care, cost and efficiency goals, and other desired metrics. Nurses and other health professionals with specializations and/or interest in the condition, disease, or the selected issue are your target audience.

Questions to Consider

As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

Reflect upon data use in your organization as it relates to adverse events and near-miss incidents.

o How does your organization manage and report on adverse events or near-miss incidents?

o What data from your organization’s dashboards help inform adverse events and near-miss incidents?

o What additional metrics or technology are you aware of that would help ensure patient safety?

o What changes would you like to see implemented to help the interprofessional team better understand data use and data trends as quality and safety improvement tools?

• Resources

Suggested Resources

The resources provided here are optional. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The Nursing Masters (MSN) Research Guide can help direct your research, and the Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.

Capella provides a thorough selection of online resources to help you understand APA style and use it effectively.

o APA Module. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

Quality Improvement Initiatives

These resources explore how quality initiatives are applied in clinical settings.

o Vachon, B., Desorcy, B., Gaboury, I., Camirand, M., Rodrigue, J., Quesnel, L., . . . Grimshaw, J. (2015). Combining administrative data feedback, reflection and action planning to engage primary care professionals in quality improvement: Qualitative assessment of short term program outcomes. BMC Health Services Research, 15, 1–8.

o Abdallah, A. (2014). Implementing quality initiatives in healthcare organizations: Drivers and challenges. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 27(3), 166–181.

This article addresses competing quality improvement projects in organizations.

o Nyström, M. E., Garvare, R., Westerlund, A., & Weinehall, L. (2014). Concurrent implementation of quality improvement programs: Coordination or conflict? International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 27(3), 190–208 Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

Benchmarks for Quality Indicators

These databases provide recognized benchmarks for quality indicators.

o Montalvo, I. (2007).The national database of nursing quality indicators. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 12(3), 1–11.

o The Joint Commission. (2017). National patient safety goals. Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/npsgs.aspx

• Assessment Instructions

Preparation

You have been asked to prepare and deliver an analysis of an existing quality improvement initiative at your workplace. The QI initiative you choose to analyze should be related to a specific disease, condition, or public health issue of personal or professional interest to you. The purpose of the report is to assess whether specific quality indicators point to improved patient safety, quality of care, cost and efficiency goals, and other desired metrics.

Your target audience consists of nurses and other health professionals with specializations or interest in your selected condition, disease, or issue. In your report, you will define the disease, analyze how the condition is managed, identify the core performance measurements used to treat or manage the condition, and evaluate the impact of the quality indicators on the health care facility:

Note: Remember, you can submit all, or a portion of, your draft to Smarthinking for feedback, before you submit the final version of your analysis for this assessment. However, be mindful of the turnaround time for receiving feedback, if you plan on using this free service. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

The numbered points below correspond to grading criteria in the scoring guide. The bullets below each grading criterion further delineate tasks to fulfill the assessment requirements. Be sure that your Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation addresses all of the content below. You may also want to read the scoring guide to better understand the performance levels that relate to each grading criterion.

1. Analyze a current quality improvement initiative in a health care setting.

 Evaluate a QI initiative and explain what prompted the implementation. Detail problems that were not addressed and any issues that arose from the initiative. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

2. Evaluate the success of a current quality improvement initiative through recognized benchmarks and outcome measures.

 Analyze the benchmarks that were used to evaluate success. Detail what was the most successful, as well as what outcome measures are missing or could be added.

3. Incorporate interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and outcomes.

 Integrate the perspectives of interprofessional team members involved in the initiative. Detail who you talked to, their professions, and the impact of their perspectives on your analysis.

4. Recommend additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand quality outcomes of a quality initiative. Assignment: Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation

 Recommend specific process or protocol changes as well as added technologies that would improve quality outcomes.

5. Communicate evaluation and analysis in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

6. Integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style.

Submission Requirements

o Length of submission: A minimum of five but no more than seven double-spaced, typed pages.

o Number of references: Cite a minimum of four sources (no older than seven years, unless seminal work) of scholarly peer reviewed or professional evidence that support your interpretation and analysis.

o APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Scoring Guide

Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Scoring Guide

Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished

Analyze a current quality improvement initiative in a health care setting. Does not describe a current quality improvement initiative in a health care setting. Describes a current quality improvement initiative in a health care setting, but fails to analyze the origins and results of the initiative. Analyzes a current quality improvement initiative in a health care setting. Analyzes a current quality improvement initiative in a health care setting, and identifies knowledge gaps, unknowns, missing information, unanswered questions, or areas of uncertainty (where further information could improve the analysis) Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

Evaluate the success of a current quality improvement initiative through recognized benchmarks and outcome measures. Does not evaluate the success of a current quality improvement initiative through recognized benchmarks and outcome measures. Attempts to evaluate the success of a quality improvement initiative, but fails to use recognized benchmarks and outcome measures. Evaluates the success of a current quality improvement initiative through recognized benchmarks and outcome measures. Evaluates the success of a current quality improvement initiative through recognized benchmarks and outcome measures, and identifies assumptions on which the analysis is based.  Assignment: Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation

Incorporate interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and outcomes. Does not incorporate interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and outcomes. Attempts to incorporate interprofessional perspectives, but includes insufficient interprofessional feedback related to initiative functionality and outcomes. Incorporates interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and outcomes. Incorporates interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and outcomes, and identifies areas of uncertainty, knowledge gaps, and additional information that would be needed in order to gain a more complete understanding. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

Recommend additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand quality outcomes of a quality initiative. Does not recommend additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand outcomes of a quality initiative. Attempts to recommend additional indicators and protocols, but fails to make a case for why recommendations could improve or expand quality outcomes. Recommends additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand outcomes of a quality initiative. Recommends additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand outcomes of a quality initiative, and impartially explains the pros and cons of these recommendations.

Communicate evaluation and analysis in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment. Does not communicate evaluation and analysis in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Attempts to communicate evaluation and analysis in a professional and effective manner, but content is not consistently clear and logical, or errors in use of grammar, punctuation, or spelling distract from the message. Communicates evaluation and analysis in a professional and effective manner, writing content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Communicates evaluation and analysis in a professional and effective manner. Content is clear, logical, and persuasive; grammar, punctuation, and spelling are without errors. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment.

Integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style. Does not integrate relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style. Sources lack relevance or are poorly integrated, or citations or references are incorrectly formatted. Integrates relevant sources to support arguments, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style. Integrates relevant sources to support assertions, correctly formatting citations and references using current APA style. Citations are free from all errors. Assignment: Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation. Quality Improvement Initiative Evaluation Essay Assignment