CAPSTONE PAPER, PART II: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN, RESOURCES AND CONCLUSION
In Week 5 you will write the final section your Capstone Paper. The Assignment you will submit this week will combine the work you completed in Week 4 (Evidenced-Based Practice Plan) and will integrate the Resources and Conclusion details in approximately 3-5 paragraphs for your Capstone Paper. Be sure to include scholarly references identified in the literature review to support your EBP plan. Use appropriate and persuasive language that communicates meaning with clarity and fluency to readers, and is virtually error-free.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review the Capstone Paper Assignment GuideDownload Capstone Paper Assignment Guide
Locate the most current version of your Week 4 Assignment. You will add these sections to that document.
Review the new expectations for Use of evidence and Credit to Source:
http://academLinks to an external site.icguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoiceLinks to an external site.
http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/webinars/scholarlywriting#s-lg-box-2773859Links to an external site.
Review the Walden University Writing Center webpage: Using Evidence: SynthesisLinks to an external site.
Review the Week 5 Assignment Rubric
Review Chapter 5 in your Spath text for examples of practice improvement plans.
Spath, P. (2018). Introduction to healthcare quality management (3rd ed.). Health Administration Press.
Refer to Writing Center guidelines for how to write a summary.
Write a 3–4-page paper that addresses the following:
Introduction. Briefly review your practice problem and include a purpose statement. Include data to support the problem.
Evidence-Based Practice Plan Explanation (Completed in Week 4)
Provide a detailed explanation of the evidence-based practice quality improvement plan that you will use to address the practice problem.
Support your plan with scholarly references (the sources you found in the analysis of the evidence).
Resources (new in Week 5)
Describe the resources needed to support the change in practice such as personnel time, supplies for staff education, cost of new equipment, or cost of software.
Explain why each resource is necessary.
Conclusion
Discuss all key points addressed in this assignment.
BY DAY 7
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Rubric
NURS_4220_Week5_Assignment_Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Content: Provided a detailed explanation of the evidence-based practice quality improvement plan used to address the practice problem.60 to >49.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed evidence-based practice performance improvement plan with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.49 to >39.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed evidence-based practice performance improvement plan with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.39 to >29.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally developed evidence-based practice performance improvement plan with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.29 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an under-developed evidence-based practice performance improvement plan with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues.60 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Content: Described resources that will be needed to support the change in practice and explained why each resource is necessary.40 to >35.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed explanation of resources used to support the plan and why each resource is needed with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.35 to >31.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed explanation of resources used to support the plan and why each resource is needed with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.31 to >27.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally developed explanation of resources used to support the plan and why each resource is needed with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.27 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an under-developed explanation of resources used to support the plan and why each resource is needed with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues.40 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequired Content: Provided a comprehensive concluding summary with no new additional information included.20 to >14.0 ptsExcellentProvided a fully developed summary with insightful analysis of concepts and related issues.14 to >10.0 ptsProficientProvided a developed summary with reasonable analysis of concepts and related issues.10 to >5.0 ptsBasicProvided a minimally developed summary with limited analysis of concepts and related issues.5 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided an under-developed summary with little or no analysis of concepts and related issues.20 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Clarity, Flow, and Organization10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentContent is free from spelling, punctuation, and grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates very well-formed sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is completely clear, logical, and well-organized.8 to >7.0 ptsProficientContent contains minor spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Content presented is mostly clear, logical, and well-organized.7 to >6.0 ptsBasicContent contains moderate spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing demonstrates adequate sentence and paragraph structure and may require some editing. Content presented is adequately clear, logical, and/or organized, but could benefit from additional editing/revision.6 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent contains significant spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar/syntax errors. Writing does not demonstrate adequate sentence and paragraph structure and requires additional editing/proofreading. Key sections of presented content lack clarity, logical flow, and/or organization.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Context, Audience, Purpose, and Tone10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentContent clearly demonstrates awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is highly professional, scholarly, and free from bias, and style is appropriate for the professional setting/workplace context.8 to >7.0 ptsProficientContent demonstrates satisfactory awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is adequately professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.7 to >6.0 ptsBasicContent demonstrates basic awareness of context, audience, and purpose. Tone is somewhat professional, scholarly, and/or free from bias, and style is mostly consistent with the professional setting/workplace context.6 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent minimally or does not demonstrate awareness of context, audience, and/or purpose. Writing is not reflective of professional/scholarly tone and/or is not free of bias. Style is inconsistent with the professional setting/workplace context and reflects the need for additional editing.10 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing: Originality, Source Credibility, and Attribution of Ideas10 to >8.0 ptsExcellentContent reflects original thought and writing and proper paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates full adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references.8 to >7.0 ptsProficientContent adequately reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates adequate adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references.7 to >6.0 ptsBasicContent somewhat reflects original writing and paraphrasing. Writing somewhat demonstrates adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and references.6 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent does not adequately reflect original writing and/or paraphrasing. Writing demonstrates inconsistent adherence to reference requirements, including the use of credible evidence to support a claim, with appropriate source attribution (when applicable) and reference.10 ptsTotal Points: 150
