NURS-4220K Week 3: Assignment Capstone Paper, Part I: Introduction, Analysis of Existing Evidence, and Quality Improvement Process

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NURS-4220K Leadership Competencies-Summer
For this Assignment
Part 1: Quality Improvement Process (This Week’s Focus)

  1. Describe the quality improvement (QI) process.

  2. Identify and describe the quality model that will be used.

  3. Describe the quality improvement tool(s) that will be used in the QI plan (see Spath, 2018, Chapter 6).

  4. Explain why the specific process/model was selected.

  5. Support the explanation with references.

Week 3 Combined Paper (3–4 pages)
1. Practice Problem (Week 1)

  • State the practice problem in measurable terms reflecting quality indicators.

  • Include objective data demonstrating the problem exists.

  • Provide a purpose statement emphasizing improvement of patient outcomes.

2. Analysis of the Existing Evidence (Week 2)

  • Summarize findings from at least five evidence-based sources.

  • Include 2–3 research studies.

  • Include clinical guidelines, expert opinion, or national standards.

  • Synthesize evidence in your own words (no quotes, no personal opinions).

3. Quality Improvement Process (Week 3) (2–3 paragraphs)

  • Describe the QI process.

  • Describe the selected QI model.

  • Identify at least one QI tool.

  • Explain why this model and tool were selected.

  • Support with references.

4. Conclusion

  • Summarize the importance of addressing the practice problem.

  • Reinforce how the selected QI model supports improved patient outcomes.

Sample Solution

Our problem is associated with assisting patience with personal hygiene. Statistics indicate that about 25% of the patients suffer due to personal hygiene challenges (Hena, Gutierrez, & Croué, 2021). Assisting patients with basic hygiene not only creates a personal connection between the health care provider and the patient but also is vital to maintaining…..Click below to access the full sample solution (PDF)