The document provides instructions for an assignment to analyze a quality improvement initiative and present it to an interprofessional healthcare team. Students are asked to create a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation analyzing an existing QI initiative related to a health issue of their choice. The presentation aims to inform the team and gain support for the initiative. It should evaluate the initiative's success using national benchmarks, incorporate different professional perspectives, recommend improvements, and communicate the analysis effectively.

1. Assignment: Demonstration of Proficiency HW
Assignment: Demonstration of Proficiency HWAssignment: Demonstration of Proficiency
HWDeliver to the interprofessional team a presentation (20 minutes; 12-15 slides) that
analyzes an existing workplace quality improvement initiative related to a specific disease,
condition, or public health issue of interest. The presentation’s purpose is to inform and get
buy-in from the interprofessional team.Too often, discussions about quality health care,
care costs, and outcome measures take place in isolation—various groups talking among
themselves about results and enhancements. Nurses are critical to the delivery of high-
quality, efficient health care. As a result, they must develop their skills in reviewing and
evaluating performance reports. They also need to be able to communicate outcome
measures related to quality initiatives effectively. Patient safety and positive institutional
health care outcomes mandate collaboration among nursing staff members to ensure the
integration of their perspectives in all quality care initiatives.In this assessment, you will
have the opportunity to analyze a quality improvement initiative in your workplace. You
will then present your analysis to a group of nurses and other health care professionals. The
purpose of your presentation is to inform and enlist support for the initiative from your
audience.Demonstration of ProficiencyBy successfully completing this assessment, you will
demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through the following
assessment scoring guide criteria:Competency 2: Plan quality improvement initiatives in
response to routine data surveillance.Recommend additional indicators and protocols to
improve and expand outcomes of a quality initiative.Competency 3: Evaluate quality
improvement initiatives using sensitive and sound outcome measures.Analyze a current
quality improvement initiative in a health care or practice setting according to strategic
organizational initiatives.Evaluate the success of a current quality improvement initiative
according to recognized national benchmarks.Competency 4: Integrate interprofessional
perspectives to lead quality improvements in patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and work-
life quality.Incorporate interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and
outcomes.Competency 5: Apply effective communication strategies to promote quality
improvement of interprofessional care.Communicate the QI improvement initiative
evaluation in a professional, effective manner that engages the interprofessional
stakeholders to implement and sustain change.Use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling,
and APA style for scholarly citations and references.PreparationORDER NOW FOR
ORIGINAL, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSQuality Initiative SelectionIn this assessment you
will deliver an analysis of an ongoing quality improvement initiative in your workplace. The

2. initiative you analyze must relate to a specific disease, condition, or public health issue of
personal or professional interest to you. The purpose of your analysis is to assess whether
specific quality indicators point to improved patient safety, quality of care, cost and
efficiency goals, and other desired metrics. Your audience consists of nurses and selected
health care professionals with specializations or interest in your selected condition, disease,
or issue. You hope to inform and garner support for the initiative from your
audience.Recording Your PresentationTo prepare to record a voice-over for your
presentation:Set up and test your microphone or headset using the installation instructions
provided by the manufacturer. You only need to use the headset if your audio is not clear
and high quality when captured by the microphone.Practice using the equipment to ensure
the audio quality is sufficient.Consult Using Kaltura [PDF] for guidance on how to record
your presentation and upload it in the courseroom.Microsoft PowerPoint also allows you to
record your narration with your slides. If you choose this option, simply submit your
presentation to the appropriate area of the courseroom. Your narration will be included
with your slides.Remember to practice delivering and recording your presentation multiple
times to ensure effective delivery.Note: If you require the use of assistive technology or
alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact Disability
Services at [email protected] to request accommodations.InstructionsThe optional QI
Initiative Evaluation Presentation Template [PPTX] is provided to help you prepare your
slides. If you choose to work without the template, consider referring to Guidelines for
Effective PowerPoint Presentations [PPTX].In your presentation, you will:Analyze a current
quality improvement initiative in a health care or practice setting according to strategic
organizational initiatives.Explain the rationale behind the QI improvement initiative. What
prompted the initiative?Detail problems that were not addressed and any issues that arose
from the initiative.Evaluate the success of a current quality improvement initiative
according to recognized national benchmarks.Analyze the benchmarks used to evaluate
success. Which aspects of the initiative were most successful? What outcome measures are
missing or could be added?Incorporate one appropriate supporting visual (such as a graph
or chart) that showcases the most critical aspect of this presentation.Incorporate
interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and outcomes.Integrate the
perspectives of interprofessional team members involved in the initiative. Who did you talk
to? What are their professions? How did their perspectives impact your
analysis?Recommend additional indicators and protocols to improve and expand outcomes
of a quality initiative.Identify specific process or protocol changes as well as technologies
that would improve quality outcomes.Communicate the QI initiative evaluation in a
professional, effective manner that engages the interprofessional stakeholders to
implement and sustain change.Use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and APA style
for scholarly citations and references.Additional RequirementsPresentation length: A
maximum of 20 minutes. Assignment: Demonstration of Proficiency HWNumber of
slides: 12–15 slides. Balance text and visuals. Avoid text-heavy slides. Use speaker’s notes
for additional content.Font and font size: Appropriate size and weight for presentation,
generally 24–28 points for headings; no smaller than 18 points for bullet-point text. Use a
suitable professional typeface such as Times or Arial throughout the presentation.Number

3. of references: Cite a minimum of 7 current scholarly and/or authoritative sources to
support your analysis. Current is defined as no older than 5 years unless a seminal
work.APA formatting: Adhere to APA style and formatting guidelines for citations and
references. Consult these resources for an APA refresher:APA Style & Format.APA
Module.American Psychological Association. (n.d.). APA style. Retrieved from
https://www.apastyle.org/Grading Rubric:1. Evaluate the success of a current quality
improvement initiative according to recognized national benchmarks.Passing Grade:
Evaluates the success of a current quality improvement initiative according to recognized
national benchmarks; identifies assumptions on which the evaluation is
based.2. Incorporate interprofessional perspectives related to initiative functionality and
outcomes.Passing Grade: Incorporates interprofessional perspectives related to initiative
functionality and outcomes; identifies areas of uncertainty, knowledge gaps, and additional
information needed to gain a more complete understanding.3. Recommend additional
indicators and protocols to improve and expand quality outcomes of a quality
initiative.Passing Grade: Recommends additional indicators and protocols to improve and
expand outcomes of a quality initiative; impartially explains recommendations’ pros and
cons.4. Communicate the QI initiative evaluation in a professional, effective manner that
engages the interprofessional stakeholders to implement and sustain change.Passing Grade:
Communicates the QI initiative evaluation in a professional, effective manner that engages
the interprofessional stakeholders to implement and sustain change. Communication
includes multiple specifics, examples, and references to current scholarly and/or
authoritative sources.5. Use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and APA style for
scholarly citations and references.Passing Grade: Uses correct grammar, punctuation,
spelling, and APA style for scholarly citations and references without errors or
omissions.6. Analyze a current quality improvement initiative in a health care or practice
setting according to strategic organizational initiatives.Passing Grade: Analyzes a current
quality improvement initiative in a health care or practice setting according to strategic
organizational initiatives. Supports analysis with multiple specifics, examples, and
references to current, scholarly and/or authoritative sources. Assignment: Demonstration
of Proficiency HW