In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.
The target population or audience.
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative.
The cost or budget justification.
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
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.
Rubric
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collapse Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative assessment
Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
21 points
Criteria Description
Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
21 points18.69 points16.59 points15.75 points0 points
collapse Target Population or Audience assessment
Target Population or Audience
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Target Population or Audience
18.2 points16.2 points14.38 points13.65 points0 points
collapse Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative assessment
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative
18.2 points16.2 points14.38 points13.65 points0 points
collapse Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative assessment
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative
18.2 points16.2 points14.38 points13.65 points0 points
collapse Cost or Budget Justification assessment
Cost or Budget Justification
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Cost or Budget Justification
18.2 points16.2 points14.38 points13.65 points0 points
collapse Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated assessment
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated
18.2 points16.2 points14.38 points13.65 points0 points
collapse Thesis Development and Purpose assessment
Thesis Development and Purpose
7 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
7 points6.23 points5.53 points5.25 points0 points
collapse Paragraph Development and Transitions assessment
Paragraph Development and Transitions
7 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
7 points6.23 points5.53 points5.25 points0 points
collapse Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) assessment
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
7 points
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
7 points6.23 points5.53 points5.25 points0 points
collapse Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) assessment
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
2.8 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
2.8 points2.49 points2.21 points2.1 points0 points
collapse Documentation of Sources assessment
Documentation of Sources
4.2 points
Criteria Description
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
4.2 points3.74 points3.32 points3.15 points0 points
The quality improvement should be based on the proposal below
Ways to improve awareness of the importance of ambulation for patients in post op units.
At our hospital, we have many post op c-section patients, in our admission teaching we always discuss the importance of ambulating and moving in general in the recovery process. We address the risks involved post op as well as the benefits of ambulating in pain control and recovery. The issue is in the fact that the patient is typically drowsy from delivery and medication upon arrival to the unit and retains very little of the initial education. Possibly adding documentation or posters on the door or bedside to remind patients and families of the importance of ambulation in the recovery process will prompt more attention to following through. Patients typically are resistant to move in the first day or so due to soreness and exhaustion, however ambulating is still an important part of the process. Further education could encourage these resistant patients. Including a collaboration of team members such as the OB, nurse, tech and PT if necessary (case to case) to encourage and increase time up out of bed walking will assist in improving outcomes and patient satisfaction. According to Nursing Leadership & Management: Leading and Serving, high -performance teams are essential to implementing quality improvement (Whitney, 2018). Using a postoperative binder may assist in further pain control while supporting the abdominal incision, the binder will also provide increased support to the core muscles as moms attempt to regain upright position post op (Tussey, et al., 2019).
Tussey, C. , Kelly, L. , Oja, K. , Bay, R. & Makarova, N. (2019). Reducing Discomfort After Cesarean Birth Using Abdominal Binders. MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 44 (6), 310-316. doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000000571.
Whitney, S. (2018). Nursing leadership & management: Leading and serving. Grand Canyon University. https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs451vn/nursing-leaders hip-and-management-leading-and-serving/v1.1/#/chapter/2
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