TO PREPARE:
Review the Learning Resources for this week, and consider the approaches of project management.
Consider how you might apply the project management approaches examined this week to address the quality improvement practice gap you identified.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
Sipes, C. (2020). Project management for the advanced practice nurse (2nd ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
Chapter 3, “Design/Implementation: Project Management—Phase 1” (pp. 49–74)
Chapter 4, “Planning: Project Management—Phase 2” (pp. 75–120)
Chapter 5, “Implementation/Execution—Phase 3” (pp. 121–146)
Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (n.d.). Project planning formLinks to an external site.. http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Tools/Quality-Improvement-Essentials-Toolkit.aspxThink about how you might develop SMART objectives for the planning and execution of a project to address the quality improvement practice gap you identified.
Utilize the Walden University writing center setting SMART goals academic guide to develop your goals. This resource includes the SMART goal criteria, example goals, and a template for you to develop your own academic, professional, and personal SMART goals. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/academic-skills-center/success-strategies/mindset-wellness/smart-goalsLinks to an external site.
Consider any other project management approaches or activities you might recommend using for your project that will address the quality improvement practice gap you identified.
THE ASSIGNMENT: (2–3 PAGES)
Briefly describe the quality improvement practice gap you identified in your nursing practice or organization. Be specific.
Develop at least two SMART objectives you might apply in the project planning phase or execution phase to address the quality improvement practice gap you identified.
Recommend at least two project management activities you would use for your project, addressing the quality improvement practice gap you identified. Explain your justification for why these activities would provide the best support. Be specific and provide examples.
