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Assessment Description
In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative.
The target population or audience.
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative.
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality improvement initiative.
The cost or budget justification.
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated.
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
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Executive Summary – Rubric
Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
21 points
Criteria Description
Purpose of the Quality Improvement Initiative
5. Excellent
21 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the
assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, and
demonstrates higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective
thought.
4. Good
18.69 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the
assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
16.59 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is provided and meets the basic
criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
15.75 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is incomplete, missing relevant
information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The purpose of the quality improvement initiative is not provided.
Target Population or Audience
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Target Population or Audience
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated
in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while demonstrating
higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The target population or audience meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated
in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The target population or audience is provided and meet the basic criteria for the
assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The target population or audience is incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The target population or audience is not addressed.
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Benefits of Quality Improvement Initiative
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The benefit of the quality improvement initiative meet all criteria for the
assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail,
while demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or
reflective thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The benefit of the quality improvement initiative meets all criteria for the
assignment, as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are provided and meet the basic
criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are incomplete, missing relevant
information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The benefits of the quality improvement initiative are not provided.
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality
Improvement Initiative
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Interprofessional Collaboration Required to Implement the Quality Improvement
Initiative
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality
improvement initiative is clearly discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment,
as indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while
demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective
thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality
improvement is discussed and meets all criteria for the assignment, as indicated in
the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality
improvement is discussed and meets the basic criteria for the assignment as
indicated in the assignment instructions
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality
improvement initiative is incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The interprofessional collaboration that would be required to implement the quality
improvement initiative is not discussed.
Cost or Budget Justification
Criteria Description
Cost or Budget Justification
18.2 points
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as
indicated by the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail, while
demonstrating higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective
thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The cost or budget justification issue meets all criteria for the assignment, as
indicated in the assignment instructions, and is provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The cost or budget justification is provided and meets the basic criteria for the
assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The cost or budget justification is incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The cost or budget justification is not provided.
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated
18.2 points
Criteria Description
Basis Upon Which the Program or Project Will Be Evaluated
5. Excellent
18.2 points
The basis, upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated as
indicated by the assignment instructions, is provided in detail, while demonstrating
higher level thinking by incorporating prior learning or reflective thought.
4. Good
16.2 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is
provided in detail.
3. Satisfactory
14.38 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated meets the
basic criteria for the assignment as indicated in the assignment instructions.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.65 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is
incomplete, missing relevant information.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The basis upon which the quality improvement initiative will be evaluated is not
provided.
Thesis Development and Purpose
7 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
7 points
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement
makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
6.23 points
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and
reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
5.53 points
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.25 points
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Paragraph Development and Transitions
7 points
Criteria Description
Paragraph Development and Transitions
5. Excellent
7 points
There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress
and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader.
Paragraph structure is seamless.
4. Good
6.23 points
A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit
a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are
appropriate to purpose.
3. Satisfactory
5.53 points
Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in
organization and/or in their relationships to each other.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.25 points
Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity,
coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent
connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to
purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language
use)
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
7 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
6.23 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The
writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.
3. Satisfactory
5.53 points
7 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to
the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate
language are employed.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
5.25 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct
but not varied.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
2.8 points
Criteria Description
Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
2.8 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
2.49 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
2.21 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors
may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
2.1 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of
control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed
correctly.
Documentation of Sources
Criteria Description
4.2 points
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as
appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
4.2 points
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment
and style, and format is free of error.
4. Good
3.74 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is
mostly correct.
3. Satisfactory
3.32 points
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some
formatting errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
3.15 points
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to
assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Sources are not documented.
Total 140 points
Executive Summary Feedback Form
Student Name:__________________
Date of Interview:________________
Section & Faculty Name:_________________________________
Provider Information
Employee Name :
Last
Credentials:
First
M.I.
Title:
(I.e. MS, RN, etc.)
Organization:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Feedback Section
The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical
competencies as defined by CCNE and AACN using non-traditional experiences for practicing
nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which
licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization,
their specific care discipline and their local communities.
This activity is intended to foster demonstration of skills related to leadership and management.
Share your written proposal with your manager, supervisor or other colleague in a formal
leadership position within a health care organization. Request their feedback using the following
questions as prompts:
1.
2.
Do you believe the proposal would be approved if formally proposed?
What are some strengths and weaknesses of the proposal?
_______________________________
_________________
Signature of Individual Providing Feedback
Date Signed
NOTE:
Acknowledgement form is to be returned to the student for electronic submission to the faculty member
via the learning management system (LoudCloud).
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