QI Reflections

  Topic: QI Reflections Order Description   NUR610PBL-DE Module 4 QI/EBP Project Proposal Concept Application – Guidelines .   • Continue fieldwork site assessment for QI/EBP project proposal in the direct or indirect health care setting selected. Examples: review of de-identified aggregate data, meetings with fieldwork site liaison, meetings with other stakeholders, review policies or other appropriate standards, note types of patients/others served by this site, note types of professionals/other personnel who provide services at this site, note the culture of the environment). • Determine quality gap/ opportunity for improvement for project proposal– discuss with liaison for appropriateness. • Develop a fishbone diagram related to the potential proposal issue that is in need of improvement. • Develop a process flow diagram related to the potential proposal that identifies the process issues that are in need of improvement. • Compare and contrast various measurement, monitoring, and evaluation tools used in the direct or indirect health care system related to the QI/EBP project proposal considered and write a SMART aim statement. • Review initial outcome data from which the gap was identified, to confirm or modify the outcomes measure(s) selected for the QI/EBP project proposal. Note if any changes are needed. • Review the above information with primary course faculty for support, feedback, and guidance. • Begin/continue comprehensive literature review and appraisal of the scientific evidence for support of a substantial, innovative recommendation to propose. • Work with an interprofessional team as appropriate to the project proposal development.