Describe your role as a leader and how you collect and assess data to drive quality improvement projects.
Describe your role as a leader and how you collect and assess data to drive quality improvement projects.
This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following:
- Assess organizational culture, quality and safety data to identify a quality improvement need. (CLO 1 PLO 1, 2)
- Synthesize information from interviews to inform clinical problem identification. (CLO 1 PLO 1, 2)
Overview
This initial Signature Assignment is designed as one method of assessing systems and learning how leaders use data to inform clinical problem identification. You will have the opportunity to interview at least two healthcare leaders to learn how system-wide changes are initiated. Select unit or system leaders in nursing, quality improvement, data analytics, informatics, or other people who contribute to system analysis in quality improvement. Areas for consideration in interviews include:
- Role of the leader(s) in quality improvement
- Methods used to measure quality at the agency/organization. What data are used to inform decisions and support QI projects?
- Areas for improvement and associated standards (for example HCAHPS score)
- Organizational culture (for example, how does the culture of the organization support a system-wide change)
You will develop a comprehensive report of the results of your interviews, including synthesis of data about the system and culture in a change project.
Note: It is recommended that you read or review the overview of the entire Signature Assessment series of assignments.Download overview of the entire Signature Assessment series of assignments.
Action Items
- Before scheduling interviews: Review the section of the Syllabus that discusses your requirement to log your practicum hours and how to schedule an interview, including the qualifications and professional background of the stakeholder(s) you will interview.
- During the scheduled interviews: Use the following sample questions to guide your interviews:
- Describe your role as a leader and how you collect and assess data to drive quality improvement projects.
- Provide examples of the types of data and input that the organization uses to measure quality, and set benchmarks.
- Describe the process for using system data to propose a QI project.
- Provide an example of how the organization uses evidence-based practice to inform quality improvement at the local or systems level. What are the processes that are used to identify the issue and choose the intervention? Is there a department, team, or other process?
- What areas for improvement has the leader identified recently, and what data supports the need for a change?
- As a leader, how do you assess the culture of the unit/system to assure readiness for change?
- Review the notes that you took during the interviews to write your report. Ensure your report addresses the points above, how you gathered the information, and what you have learned from it. Your report should follow APA format. No abstract is necessary.
- Submit your report by the due date indicated.
Grading Criteria
Please refer to the rubric for information on how your work will be assessed. Please also ask your instructor for any clarification as needed.
Rubric
Signature Assignment 1
| Signature Assignment 1 | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction & Conclusion | 10 to >9.0 pts The student introduces the topic and indicates the purpose of the paper thoroughly, and provides sufficient background information on the topic and presents clearly how the information is connected to their understanding of the topic(s). The student’s conclusion expertly summarizes how they have developed a deeper understanding provide abundant evidence of critical thought. 9 to >8.0 pts The student introduces the topic and indicates the purpose of the paper, and provides background information on the topic and presents how the information is connected to their understanding regarding the topic(s). The student’s conclusion summarizes how they have developed some understanding and provide evidence of critical thought. 8 to >0 pts The student does not introduce the topic or indicate the purpose of the paper, or does not provide background information on the topic or present how the information is connected to their understanding on the topic(s). The student’s conclusion fails to summarize how they have developed understanding and/or did not provide evidence of critical thought. | 10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterview Reports Requirements (CLO 1, PLO 1, 2) | 50 to >44.0 pts The student includes a thorough summary of information obtained from the interviews, includes well-developed discussions of the main points of what they have learned as they compiled their findings and reflection to write the interview reports, and provides abundant evidence of analysis and critical thought. The content is accurate and relevant. 44 to >41.0 pts The student includes a summary of information obtained from the interviews, includes discussions of the main points of what they have learned as they compiled their findings and/or reflection to write the interview reports, and provides evidence of analysis and critical thought. The content is somewhat accurate and relevant. 41 to >0 pts The student does not include a satisfactory summary of information obtained from the interviews, or discussions of the main points of what they have learned as they compiled their findings or reflection to write the interview reports. They provide little evidence of analysis or critical thought. The content is neither accurate nor relevant. | 50 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Requirements (CLO 4) | 30 to >26.0 pts The content flows and is exceptionally well-organized, logical, and meets the length requirement; uses correct English grammar and sentence structure; demonstrates no spelling errors or typographical errors. 26 to >24.0 pts The content flows, exhibits a somewhat logical progression, and meets the length requirement; uses correct English grammar and sentence structure with few errors; demonstrates few spelling errors or typographical errors. 24 to >0 pts The content does not flow or progress logically; does not use correct English grammar, sentence structure, or mechanics. | 30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Requirements (CLO 4) | 10 to >9.0 pts The student follows APA guidelines in citing and referencing sources, uses scholarly resources as required to support their rationale, and includes a title page and references page that follows APA guidelines. 9 to >8.0 pts The student mostly follows APA guidelines in citing and referencing sources, uses some scholarly resources as required to support their rationale, and includes a title page and references page that mostly follows APA guidelines. 8 to >0 pts The student does not follow APA guidelines in citing and referencing sources, uses few scholarly resources to support their rationale, and includes a title page and references page that does not follow APA guidelines. | 10 pts |
| Total Points: 100 | ||
Requirements: Should be detailed 4 to 6 pages
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Please note my environment is the Health Insurance industry. This will be a continuation project writing and will like you to e the go to person to the finish. Thanks again to work together.
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