Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is intended to allow the student to show evidence of the following course objectives:
Defend the need for interprofessional teams to communicate, collaborate, and consult with other health professionals to manage and coordinate care
Articulate the methods, tools, performance measures, and standards related to quality, and apply quality principles within an organization
Description:
Scenario: You are an advanced practice nurse working with patients. You are training new nurses and nurse practitioners on quality, safety, and interprofessional partnerships.
Write a 2-3 APA page (not including title page and reference pages) paper focusing on the importance of Essentials 5 and 6 and QSEN Safety and Quality Improvement for nursing practice. Answer the following questions in your paper:
Why are quality and safety important enough to be considered Essentials AND a QSEN module?
How do these Essentials have an impact on patient care? Why should we still have to emphasize “safety” in advanced practice nursing?
How are the two Essentials (5 & 6) linked? Do poor interprofessional partnerships affect patient safety?
What will be your role in ensuring that these competencies are incorporated into clinical practice and/or upheld by the staff? What can you do to ensure that your staff stays updated on competencies?
Incorporate a minimum of 3 supporting academic peer-reviewed sources (journal articles)
Requirements
This assignment needs to be submitted following APA format (title page, headings, reference page, etc.). The 2-3 page paper number count does not include the title page and reference pages. Citations from References that are synthesized from the assigned article, course text, evidence-based and peer-reviewed research articles, and other credible sources are required. A minimum of 3 resources are used. References must be current within 5 years. AACN competencies and sub-competencies must be clearly stated and appropriately applied.
Week 3 Learning Activity: Quality Competency
Week 3 Learning Activity: Quality Competency
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome: The question(s): Why are quality and safety important enough to be considered essentials or a QSEN module? are answered and thoroughly discussed.
20 to >10.0 pts
Full Marks
All prompts or questions are answered and thoroughly discussed. Information is accurate, with supporting evidence (see additional resources requirement). Opinion is stated as such.
10 to >0.0 pts
Partial Points
Most prompts are answered and discussed. Discussion may not be thorough, and is missing vital information to support the point. All information may not be factual, or opinion may be presented as fact.
0 pts
No Marks
Many prompts or questions are left unanswered. No supporting evidence to distinguish factual information from opinion.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome: The question(s): How do these have an impact on patient care? Why should we still have to emphasize “safety” in advanced practice nursing? are answered and thoroughly discussed.
20 to >10.0 pts
Full Marks
All prompts or questions are answered and thoroughly discussed. Information is accurate, with supporting evidence (see additional resources requirement). Opinion is stated as such. Incorporates sub-competencies.
10 to >0.0 pts
Partial Points
Most prompts are answered and discussed. Discussion may not be thorough, and is missing vital information to support the point. All information may not be factual, or opinion may be presented as fact.
0 pts
No Marks
Many prompts or questions are left unanswered. No supporting evidence to distinguish factual information from opinion.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome: The question(s): How are the two essentials (5 & 6) linked? Do poor interprofessional partnerships affect patient safety? are answered and thoroughly discussed.
20 to >10.0 pts
Full Marks
All prompts or questions are answered and thoroughly discussed. Information is accurate, with supporting evidence (see additional resources requirement). Opinion is stated as such.
10 to >0.0 pts
Partial Points
Most prompts are answered and discussed. Discussion may not be thorough, and is missing vital information to support the point. All information may not be factual, or opinion may be presented as fact.
0 pts
No Marks
Many prompts or questions are left unanswered. No supporting evidence to distinguish factual information from opinion.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome: The question(s): What will be your role in ensuring that these competencies are incorporated into clinical practice and/or upheld by the staff? What can you do to ensure that your staff stays updated on competencies? are answered and thoroughly discussed.
20 to >10.0 pts
Full Marks
All prompts or questions are answered and thoroughly discussed. Information is accurate, with supporting evidence (see additional resources requirement). Opinion is stated as such.
10 to >0.0 pts
Partial Points
Most prompts are answered and discussed. Discussion may not be thorough, and is missing vital information to support the point. All information may not be factual, or opinion may be presented as fact.
0 pts
No Marks
Many prompts or questions are left unanswered. No supporting evidence to distinguish factual information from opinion.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources
Minimum of 3 scholarly sources researched, discussed, and cited to support or disprove the concepts presented.
10 to >5.0 pts
Full Marks
Minimum of 3 scholarly sources researched, discussed, and cited to support or disprove the concepts presented
5 to >0.0 pts
Partial Points
1-2 scholarly sources researched, discussed, and cited to support or disprove the concepts presented.
0 pts
No Marks
No scholarly sources
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA formatting (including cover and reference page), correct grammar, and spelling.
10 to >6.0 pts
Full Marks
No Errors in APA, grammar or spelling.
6 to >0.0 pts
Partial Points
Minimal errors (2-3) in APA formatting, grammar or spelling.
0 pts
No Marks
Many errors in APA formatting, grammar or spelling.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
To Access the QSEN Modules: https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/teaching-resources/qsen-learning-modules
