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NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 1 Discussion

Importance of QI

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to explain the importance of quality improvement and the persons who should serve on the committee to improve quality.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2 and 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Imagine one of your roles was to form a quality improvement committee in a place of practice (examples: hospital, long term care facility, assisted living).

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Why is quality improvement important at your place of practice? Be specific.

Paragraph two: Who should be on your committee and why? Do you believe patients or clients should be part of the committee? Why or why not?

Paragraph three: How could you increase employee interest in joining the QI committee?

Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

 

 

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 3 Discussion

Discussion: Evidence, Policies, and Procedures

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to explore how evidence is used in maintaining policies and procedures.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 2: Utilize evidence-based processes in nursing quality improvement. (PO 8)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Nursing practice should be evidenced-based and the process of updating policies and procedures varies by facility. Feel free to discuss what you know about your current or previous places of employment.

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Do you know how policies and procedures are evaluated for quality in your current practice (or previous if not currently employed)? If you do know, explain the evaluation process. If you do not know, explain why it would be important to know and who you could contact to learn more.

Paragraph two: In your opinion, how often should policies and procedures be revised or reviewed? Justify your answer.

Paragraph three: In your opinion, who should be responsible for reviewing policies and procedures? Things to address: Committee or individual? Full time or part time position? Compensation?

Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

 

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 4 Discussion

PDSA Case Study

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to: complete a partial PDSA worksheet and to solve an issue working in a team of their peers to exchange and share ideas.

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2, 7)

CO 3: Discuss culture of safety and ethical principles in quality patient centered care. (POs 6, 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Step 1: Read the following case study: Increase in Pressure Injuries

There have been 5 cases of pressure injuries in the last month. The previous month there was one case. In all cases, the patients were older than 60 years old and had limited mobility. The QI committee has created the following Aim statement:

Aim Statement: In our setting, there will be zero pressure injuries to any patient in the next month.

Step 2: As part of the QI committee, you will be completing the Plan portion of the PDSA. Your answer post is based on the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Smith, you would create your Plan for the Acute Care setting.

The First Letter of your Last Name                                                           Setting

A-M                                                                                                                       Long term care

N-Z                                                                                                                         Acute care

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Describe the change that should be implemented using at least one scholarly nursing source from the Chamberlain library to support this intervention.

Paragraph two: Describe the predicted outcome.

Paragraph three: Identify who will be involved in implementing and evaluating the change.

Resources: Include reference for scholarly nursing source used

Step 3: Reply to classmates in either group.

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 5 Discussion

Culture of Reporting Errors

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to identify the importance of error reporting and its impact on a culture of safety.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 3: Discuss culture of safety and ethical principles in quality patient centered care. (POs 6, 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Consider your present or past employer. Did you work in a blame culture or culture of safety? Explain your thoughts.

Paragraph two: What are the advantages or disadvantages of reporting errors anonymously (names of reporter and person who committed error are not reported) in a culture of safety?

Paragraph three: Does a culture of safety mean there is no accountability or punishment for wrong actions? Explain your answer.

Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 7 Discussion

Sustaining Performance

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to identify ways to maintain or sustain improvements that have been made.

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2, 7)

CO 2: Utilize evidence-based processes in nursing quality improvement. (PO 8)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Creating and sustaining a high level of quality performance is a goal in healthcare.

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: Why is it challenging for health care organizations to create a high level of quality?

Paragraph two: Why is it challenging for health care organizations to sustain improvements?

Paragraph three: What is the leader's role in sustaining improvements? What is the staff's role?

Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

NR392 Quality Improvement in Nursing

Week 8 Discussion

Your Future in Quality Improvement

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to be able to acknowledge the strategies of QI and use them daily in their work setting.

Course Outcome

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 1: Describe the role of the BSN nurse in collaborative quality improvement. (POs 2, 7)

Directions

Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

Integrate scholarly resources

Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates

Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions. Your post should look like:

Paragraph one: How has your perspective of your role in Quality Improvement changed over the last 8 weeks?

Paragraph two: How will you use this new information?

Paragraph three: Do you feel prepared to lead a quality initiative in your setting? Why or why not?

Resources: Where did you find your data?