Milestone Four covers the implementation and evaluation of the quality improvement initiative. You will describe the communication flow, the processes and tools required, and the evaluation plan. You will also explain how the improvement model promotes change and provides a comprehensive review of the initiative. You will continue to use the patient care issue that you chose in Milestone One as the focus of this work.
Review the NUR 400 Milestone Four Guidelines and Rubric.
Make sure that you address ALL of these aspects:
Communication
Analyze the current organizational processes that facilitate the communication flow used to implement a change initiative. When change occurs how is it communicated to staff? Is it effective, why or why not?
Processes and Tools
Determine the organizational processes and tools required to effectively communicate the implementation components for the initiative. In what ways can you communicate change that is effective? What tools do you have to help facilitate change (e.g. rounds, huddles, email, weekly newsletter, nursing governance, staff meetings, etc.)
Evaluation Plan
Utilizing tracer methodology, produce an evaluation plan that measures the effectiveness of the quality improvement initiative. Include necessary detail to deliver key points and requirements, such as specific data collection methods, timeframes for evaluation, and intended re- evaluation. Detail the HOW of evaluating your plan – BE SPECIFIC
Promoting Change
Review the applicability of the quality improvement model and its use in promoting change through a quality improvement initiative. In other words, evaluate the effectiveness and the ease of use, timeliness, and efficiency of your chosen model for the progress and success of your initiative. Using a QI model – explain how it will support your initiative
Comprehensive Review
Provide a comprehensive review of the quality improvement initiative with a final analysis of the role of leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
Review the attached Milestone Rubric: NUR 400 Milestone Four Guidelines and Rubric
Complete the Milestone assignment as a Word Document, in correct APA format.
Complete the assignment using the 5-1 Milestone 4 Example.
Make sure to adequately cover ALL of the critical elements in the Rubric.
Your submission should be approximately 3-5 pages, not including the cover page or the reference page.
Your submission should use at least 2 evidence-based sources published within the last five years.
DO NOT USE first person words like “I,” “You,” and “We.”
Use paraphrasing instead of direct quotes.
