The next step in the process is to begin identifying the challenges and impediments to implementing a quality improvement plan. In the analysis consider the individuals affected by the change as well as the cost of implementing the quality improvement plan.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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By Day 4
Post a description of some of the proposed action steps for implementing improved practice and explain where potential challenges might compromise your proposed improvement project. Describe what resources are needed for your solution and explain whether those resources are cost-effective or not. Continue to collaborate with the selected individuals in your practice environment as needed in the development of the Practice Experience Project and share this information with your group.
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).
https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/98977/external_tools/retrieve?display=borderless&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwaldencanvasprod.kaf.kaltura.com%2Fbrowseandembed%2Findex%2Fmedia%2Fentryid%2F1_qlr03lvq%2FshowDescription%2Ffalse%2FshowTitle%2Ffalse%2FshowTags%2Ffalse%2FshowDuration%2Ffalse%2FshowOwner%2Ffalse%2FshowUploadDate%2Ffalse%2FplayerSize%2F766x431%2FplayerSkin%2F51364222%2F
