Posted: December 17th, 2022

IMPROVEMENT AND RESEARCH PROJECT IN PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY

IMPROVEMENT AND RESEARCH PROJECT IN PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY

When General Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization suggested making 2020 the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, he described nurses as the “bridge to healthcare,” linking families, communities, and complex healthcare systems. In the mid-1800s, Florence Nightingale constructed such a bridge as she cared for British soldiers during the Crimean War. She inquired about environments that contributed to patient betterment, collected data to encourage innovation, spurred education, and kept the patient in the center all that nurses do for patients. Today, the role of nurses in improving patient quality and safety is ongoing.
For this Assignment, find a current article published within the last five years on how a nurse-led improvement or research project has enhanced patient safety and quality in a health care setting.
Nurse-led projects may be related to infections and complications; patient-centered care and engagement; teamwork, communication, and care transitions; health information technology; health care value; safety and quality measures; systems engineering; and healthcare worker performance; and etcetera. Health care setting examples include acute care hospitals; rehabilitation centers; schools; correctional institutions; nursing homes; specialized outpatient services.
Nurses and midwives play a vital role in the healthcare system as primary care providers and advocates for their patients. They are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical attention and play a critical role in coordinating care and ensuring that patients receive the appropriate treatment and support.

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and midwives are trained to provide a wide range of primary care services, including conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and managing chronic conditions. They are also skilled in providing education and support to help patients make informed decisions about their health.

NPs and midwives work closely with other healthcare providers, such as physicians and specialists, to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care. They also play a key role in advocating for their patients and working to improve the overall health and well-being of their communities.
Assignment: 2–3-page paper
• Begin by describing the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article. Include a short description of the purpose, method, and outcomes.
• Evaluate how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.
• What are at least two insights you gained from this project that enhance your personal professional goals?
• Reference your selected articles in APA format.

NURS_3100_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_3100_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Content Begin by describing the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article. Include a short description of the purpose, method, and outcomes. 39 to >34.0 pts
Excellent
Student provided a fully developed description of the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article including the purpose, method, and outcomes. 34 to >30.0 pts
Proficient
Student provided a developed description of the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article including the purpose, method, and outcomes. 30 to >26.0 pts
Basic
Student provided a minimally developed description of the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article including the purpose, method, and outcomes. 26 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student provided an under-developed description of the nurse-led improvement or research project found in the article including the purpose, method, and outcomes.
39 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluate how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients. 40 to >35.0 pts
Excellent
Student provided a fully developed Assessment of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients. 35 to >31.0 pts
Proficient
Student provided a developed Assessment of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients. 31 to >27.0 pts
Basic
Student provided a minimally developed Assessment of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients. 27 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student provided an under-developed Assessment of how this project has the potential to improve quality and safety for patients.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWhat are at least two insights you gained from this project that enhance your personal professional goals? 40 to >35.0 pts
Excellent
Student provided a fully developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals. 35 to >31.0 pts
Proficient
Student provided a developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals. 31 to >27.0 pts
Basic
Student provided a minimally developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals. 27 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Student provided an under-developed description of at least two insights you gained from this project that enhanced your personal professional goals.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Clarity, Flow, and Organization 17 to >15.0 pts
Excellent
Content is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates very well-formed sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is completely clear, logical, and well-organized. 15 to >13.0 pts
Proficient
Content contains minor spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is mostly clear, logical, and well-organized. 13 to >11.0 pts
Basic
Content contains moderate spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates adequate sentence and paragraph structure and may require some editing. Content presented is adequately clear, logical, and/or organized, but could benefit from additional editing/revision. 11 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Content contains significant spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing does not demonstrate adequate sentence and paragraph structure and requires additional editing/proofreading. Key sections of presented content lack clarity, logical flow, and/or organization.
17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone 17 to >15.0 pts
Excellent
Content clearly demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is highly professional, scholarly, and free from bias, and style is appropriate for the professional setting/workplace context. 15 to >13.0 pts
Proficient
Content demonstrates satisfactory awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is adequately professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is consistent with the professional setting/workplace context. 13 to >11.0 pts
Basic
Content demonstrates basic awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is somewhat professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is mostly consistent with the professional setting/workplace context. 11 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Content minimally or does not demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and/or purpose. Writing is not reflective of professional/scholarly tone and/or is not free of bias. Style is inconsistent with the professional setting/workplace context and reflects the need for additional editing.
17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Originality, Source Credibility, and Attribution of Ideas 17 to >15.0 pts
Excellent
Content reflects original thought and writing and proper paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates full adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references. 15 to >13.0 pts
Proficient
Content adequately reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates adequate adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references. There are one or two minor errors. 13 to >11.0 pts
Basic
Content somewhat reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing somewhat demonstrates adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references. There are two or three minor errors. 11 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Content does not adequately reflect original writing and/or paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates inconsistent adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and reference. There are numerous and/or significant errors.
17 pts
Total Points: 170
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