LC4002: Apply quality improvement processes

LC4002: Apply quality improvement processes

For this Written Response Assessment, you will select one of the scenarios provided and address the series of prompts related to the scenario you selected. Be sure to include references to support your responses to each series of prompts.

Submission Length: 4 written response items to a selected clinical practice scenario.

Competency Number: LC4002: Apply quality improvement processes.

 

Written Response Submission Form

Your Name: First and last

Your E-Mail Address: Your e-mail here

Instructions

Write your responses where it reads “Enter your response here.” Write as much as needed to satisfy the requirements indicated. Each item contains the Rubric, which will be used to evaluate your responses.

 

At the end of the template, you will list the references you used to support your responses.

 

Select one of the scenarios provided below:

 

1. Female patients are experiencing long wait times for mammograms and many are leaving before the test is completed.

 

2. A large number of hospitalized patients are developing pressure areas on the transitional care unit.

 

3. The post-operative surgical infection rate following tonsillectomy is higher than the national average.

 

4. The fourth quarter performance measure report indicates more than 50% of the patients being seen in the outpatient diabetic clinic have a HgbA1C > 10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1

Identify which scenario you selected. Explain how the information presented in the scenario might be addressed by a quality improvement process.  (2–3 paragraphs)

Your Response

Enter your response here.

 

Rubric

	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Topic 1: Quality Improvement Processes
Explain how the information presented in the scenario might be addressed by a quality improvement process. LO1: Analyze quality improvement processes to practice problems.	Response is missing.	Response is vague, inaccurate, or incomplete.	Response is clear, accurate, and complete.

 

Item 2

Select a quality improvement process and explain how you would apply the quality improvement process to determine potential solutions to the practice problem. (3–5 paragraphs)

 

Your Response

Enter your response here.

Rubric

	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Topic 1: Quality Improvement Processes
Apply a quality improvement process to determine potential solutions to the practice problem.   LO2: Apply quality improvement processes.	Response is missing.	Response is vague, inaccurate, or incomplete.	Response is clear, accurate, and complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3

Analyze the preliminary results that are needed to demonstrate that the quality improvement process you selected is successful. (2–3 paragraphs)

 

Your Response

Enter your response here.

Rubric

	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Topic 2: Quality Improvement Processes in Action
Analyze the preliminary results that indicate the quality improvement process is successful.   LO1: Analyze results necessary to substantiate quality improvement process success.	Response is missing.	Response is vague, inaccurate, or incomplete.	Response is clear, accurate, and complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4

Compare the quality improvement process you selected to one other quality improvement process and explain why the quality improvement process you selected is relevant for the practice problem you selected. (3–5 paragraphs)

 

Your Response

Enter your response here.

Rubric

	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
Topic 2: Quality Improvement Processes in Action
Compare the quality improvement process you selected to one other quality improvement process.   LO2: Compare quality improvement processes.	Response is missing	Response is vague, inaccurate, or incomplete.	Response is clear, accurate, and complete.
Explain why the quality improvement process that was not selected is not appropriate for the scenario.   LO3: Justify selection of quality improvement processes.	Response is missing	Response is vague, inaccurate, or incomplete.	Response is clear, accurate, and complete.

 

 

 

 

References

 

Provide a citation for each resource you used to write your response to this Assessment. A sample citation is provided below:

• Robertson, C. (2016). Safety, nutrition, & health in early education (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mastery Rubric

In order to achieve mastery of this Competency, you must achieve a “2” on every rubric row in addition to meeting the additional expectation indicated in the Mastery Rubric.

 

Exceeds Expectations: In-Depth Analysis
LO1: Synthesizes in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/ approaches.	Responses to the items synthesize information from relevant sources by demonstrating a thorough understanding of solutions for clinical practice problems by differentiating which quality improvement processes are most effective in addressing clinical practice problems. ¨Yes ¨No

 

 

 

 

Professional Skill Building

 

The faculty Assessor will provide feedback based on the following Professional Skill(s): Written Communication, Information Literacy, and Inquiry & Analysis.  Although the feedback is here to inform the development of your skills, it is not a barrier to achieving the Competency, unless the writing is too poor to be able to score the content of the Assessment. Review the Rubric and check your work based on the learning objectives listed. If you are concerned that you will not meet these expectations yet, reach out to your Coach so he or she can work with you to further develop these important Professional Skills.

 

It is highly recommended that you use this opportunity to practice these important skills in the context of this Competency Assessment in order to receive feedback about your current level of proficiency.

 

Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose.
	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Construct complete and correct sentences.	Sentences are incoherent and impede reader’s access to ideas.	Sentences are incomplete and/or include fragments and run-on sentences, limiting reader’s access to ideas.	Sentences structure effectively conveys meaning to the reader.
LO2: Demonstrate the effective use of grammar and mechanics.	Multiple inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics impede reader’s access to ideas.	Some inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics limit reader’s access to ideas.	Use of grammar and mechanics is straightforward and effectively conveys meaning to reader.
LO3: Create cohesive paragraphs with a clear central idea.	Paragraphs, or lack of paragraphs, impede reader’s access to ideas.	Construction of main idea and/or supporting paragraphs limit reader’s access to ideas.	Main idea and/or supporting paragraphs effectively convey meaning to reader.
LO4: Use supporting material to support a claim.	Supporting materials are not present.	Supporting material is used inconsistently or inappropriately.	Supporting material is used to enhance meaning.  Writing is appropriately paraphrased and uses direct quotes as applicable
LO6: Identify sources.	Sources are missing.	Writing inconsistently identifies or misrepresents sources.	Writing clearly identifies the source of nonoriginal material and/or ideas.

Information Literacy:  Apply strategies to evaluate information in order to effectively analyze issues and make decisions.
	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Identify and locate credible sources.	No sources or non-credible sources are present.	Sources are inconsistently credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment.	Sources are mostly credible, appropriate, and relevant to the topic and/or assessment.
LO2: Analyze information sources.	Analysis is not present.	Analysis superficially applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment and/or analysis is unclear.	Analysis thoroughly and clearly applies aspects of sources that are most relevant to the topic and/or assessment.

Inquiry and Analysis:  Apply strategies to identify, frame, and evaluate issues and problems.
	0 Not Present	1 Needs Improvement	2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Identify a problem or question in a selected area of study.	No problem or question is presented.	The problem or question is vague or inappropriate to the selected field of study.	The problem or question is clearly stated in a form appropriate to the selected field of study.
LO3: Evaluate theories and approaches to explain complex problems within a chosen field of study.	No theoretical approach is presented.	A theoretical approach is vaguely presented.	A theoretical approach to the problem or question is presented and justified.