In Part 3 of the Signature Assignment, you will fully develop the components of your quality improvement project. You will continue to use the Improvement Project Worksheet from Ogrinc et al. (2022) to guide your project. This paper will address Steps 3-6:
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Action Items
Develop a 3- to 5-page paper (excluding cover page, references, and appendices) that addresses the following:Quality improvement processContext – Readiness to changeEvidence of teamwork quality cultureDiagnosis of system performanceProcess mapFishbone diagramAims of this projectSMART GoalProcess AimMeasurements (target/benchmarks)Desired resultsHow will you know the change is an improvement (measurement)?Strategies to implement the changeIdentify a quality improvement model and describe how you would apply it to this project.
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.
This assignment is also used to assess DNP Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) through the rubric. The PLO assessment will appear as separate rows within the rubric; they will not contribute points to the assignment.
For your information, the following PLOs are being assessed:
Rubric
Signature Assignment 3
Signature Assignment 3
CriteriaRatingsPts
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 and 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 OutcomeTopic Information (CLO 2, 3 PLO 3, 4)
40 to >34.0 pts
The student completes steps 3, 4, 5, 6 in the Improvement Project Worksheet. The student includes a thorough treatment of all points in the instructions, includes well-developed discussions of the main ideas of what they have learned as they compiled their findings and reflection to write the paper, and provides abundant evidence of analysis and critical thought.
34 to >33.0 pts
The student completes steps 3, 4, 5, 6 in the Improvement Project Worksheet. The student includes a summary of treatment of all points in the instructions, includes discussions of the main ideas of what they have learned as they compiled their findings and/or reflection to write the paper, and provides evidence of analysis and critical thought. The content is somewhat accurate and relevant.
33 to >0 pts
The student completes some or all of the steps 3, 4, 5, 6 in the Improvement Project Worksheet, but poorly – or not at all. The student does not include a satisfactory treatment of all points in the instructions, or discussions of the main points of what they have learned as they compiled their findings or reflection to write the paper. They provide little evidence of analysis or critical thought. The content is neither accurate nor relevant.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Requirements (CLO 4)
40 to >34.0 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.
34 to >33.0 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.
33 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.
The content does not flow or progress logically; does not use correct English grammar, sentence structure, or mechanics.
40 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 ptsThe 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
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePLO 3: Strategically lead improvements in health outcomes, quality, safety, and policy.
threshold: 3.0 pts
3 ptsProficient
2 ptsAcceptable
1 ptsUnacceptable
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePLO 4: Develop interprofessional teams that promote quality care, reduce risk, and improve complex healthcare delivery systems.
threshold: 3.0 pts3 ptsProficient2 ptsAcceptable1 ptsUnacceptable–
Total Points: 100
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