Using the Quality Improvement Model you described in Week 3, provide a detailed explanation of the evidence-based practice plan that you will use to address the practice problem (6–10 paragraphs). Be sure to include the sources you found in the analysis of the evidence to support your EBP plan. Use appropriate and persuasive language that communicates meaning with clarity and fluency to readers and is virtually error-free.
To prepare for this Assignment:
- Review the Capstone Paper Assignment GuideDownload Capstone Paper Assignment Guide
- Locate the most current version of your Week 3 Assignment. You will add this section to that document.
- Review the new expectations for Use of evidence and Credit to Source:
- Review the Walden University Writing Center webpage: Using Evidence: SynthesisLinks to an external site.
- Review the Week 5 Assignment Rubric
For this Assignment, write 4-5 paragraphs that address the following:
- Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Plan Explanation
- Using the Quality Improvement Model you described in Week 3, provide a detailed explanation of the quality improvement plan that you will use to address the practice problem.
- Use the sources you found in the analysis of the evidence to support the plan.
By Day 7 of Week 5, submit this Assignment.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
- Spath, P. (2018). Introduction to healthcare quality management (3rd ed.). Health Administration Press.
- Chapter 4, “Evaluating Performance” (pp. 79-118)
- Chapter 5, “Continuous Improvement” (pp. 119-142)
- Chapter 6, “Performance Improvement Tools” (pp. 143-174)
Note: Although these chapters are previously assigned readings, please review them in preparation for this week’s material.
- Yoder-Wise, P. S. (2019). Leading and managing in nursing (7th ed.). Mosby.
- Chapter 18, “Leading Change” (pp. 319-335)
- Document: Pareto Chart: Medication Error Analysis (PDF)Download Pareto Chart: Medication Error Analysis (PDF)
- Document: Process Flow Chart: Medication Administration (PDF)Download Process Flow Chart: Medication Administration (PDF)
Required Media
- Walden University, LLC. (2016). Root cause analysis at Downtown MedicalLinks to an external site. [Interactive file]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
- Walden University, LLC. (2016). RCA dramatization 1 [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 4 minutes.
Case scenario involving medication error including pharmacy, physician, and nurse—interdepartmental collaboration.
Interactive media—students select options that generate chart based on choices
(Voiceover reads the document aloud—include a downloadable pdf).
