Assignment task:
Quality Improvement
This module is all about Quality Improvement. "Quality improvement is the framework used to systematically improve care. Quality improvement seeks to standardize processes and structure to reduce variation, achieve predictable results, and improve outcomes for patients, healthcare systems, and organizations" (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, n.d.). It is incredibly important that we strive to understand the need for quality improvement, and that we implement it into practice.
You will also complete and submit your Signature Assignment (SA) this week. The SA is worth 40% of your course grade and you MUST score a 78% or higher on it to pass the entire course. It is very important to put time and focused energy into your work for this assignment.
Continuous Improvement Pictures, images and stock photos. iStock. (n.d.).
Course Objectives:
- Summarize the potential and actual impact of patient safety initiatives and regulations.
- Apply quality improvement principles in care delivery
Module Objectives:
1. Create a framework for quality, safe, patient centered care.
2. Appraise the components of a root cause analysis.
Required Chapter Readings and Resources:
Chapter 11: Quality Improvement Essentials
Chapter 14: Quality Improvement and Project Management
Reference:
U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (n.d.). Quality Measurement and Quality Improvement. CMS dot gov.
Required Assignment:
Root Cause Analysis PowerPoint or Padlet Assignment Based on a Sentinel Event Case Study
Signature Assignment Lecture:
The Signature Assignment (SA):
The SA is worth 40% of your course grade and you MUST score a 78% or higher on it to pass the entire course. It is very important to put time and focused energy into your work for this assignment.
Please read the following articles and watch the video about the RaDonda Vaught Case. Then continue to do your own research on the aspects of this case directly related to nursing responsibility and legalities. I encourage you to spend considerable time researching this case more in-depth outside of the provided resources here.
Complete a Root Cause Analysis based on this case:
I.
1. Explain what a Root Cause Analysis is and the purpose of using one for your facility. Need Assignment Help?
2. What were the major issues and contributing factors that led to the incident in the RaDonda Vaught Case? What occurred based on facts shared in these resources?
- Please include all details surrounding this case. Explain the situation and causes. Speak to issues that may have led to distraction, protection of the hospital, nursing responsibilities, and anything else you feel is pertinent to share about this case.
3. What, how, and why did this incident occur?
4. What was this nurse charged with? Do you think this was fair after completing your research?
5. What are opportunities and/or plans of improvement to prevent similar situations in happen in the future? Identify the best evidence(s) to support policy development related to this issue.
6. Please also share your feelings and concerns as a result of studying this particular case. How can you better protect your patients and yourself?
7. Create a safe medication administration flyer or announcement to display in your facility. Please include a picture of your flyer or announcement to include in this presentation.
* Your presentation should have 16-20 slides for a PowerPoint Presentation (or 8-10 sections if you are using a Padlet). Use at least three scholarly references within 5 years. Include a title page and reference page (these are not included in the slide or section count).
*You must use color, design, pictures/art to create a visually pleasing presentation. You want this to be interesting to your audience.
Video and Articles to Support this Assignment:
YouTube Video: Former nurse speaks out after sentencing in fatal drug error | Nightline
Review post: Lessons Learned From the RaDonda Vaught Case By Michael Ramsay
Review Post: RaDonda Vaught sentenced to three years probation on a diverted sentence, could see record wiped By Mariah Timms, Frank Gluck, Rachel Wegner, Molly Davis and Liam Adams
References:
Gluck, F., & Timms, M. (2022, May 13). Radonda Vaught sentenced to three years probation on a diverted sentence, could see record wiped. The Tennessean.
Nightline. (n.d.-a). Former nurse speaks out after sentencing in fatal drug error. YouTube.
Ramsay, M. (2022, June 22). Lessons learned from the Radonda Vaught case. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare.