Nursing 4229Competency Performance Evaluation

Poster Presentation of Continuous Quality Improvement ProjectAt the designated times in the course, the student will present a poster on their completed continuous quality improvement project. In making a poster presentation, the student will:

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1. Integrate knowledge of the content as outlined for the continuous quality improvement project.

2. Use effective presentation skills to deliver content to audience including all of the following:

a. present self in manner consistent with professional appearance and decorum

b. use posture and mannerisms that reflect self confidence and professionalism

c.use a clear, strong voice to discuss project with audience

d. use language consistent with level of understanding of audience

e.“talk” the project more than read it

f. stand in a location that enables everyone to see the visuals

g. ask audience to express questions or comments

3. Construct a poster in accordance with the following guidelines: a. ensure illustrations are clearly readable for audience (size,

font, color, etc.) which are computer generated

b. present all required content in a logical, clear, neat manner

c.creativity and originality

4. Implement principles of English: a. Grammar, syntax, and spelling

b. Format and organization

c. Internal consistency

5. Prepare computer generated poster & obtain approvals (below)

The above is only one example of how you might lay out your poster. You may choose to line up 3 sections in a row. You may choose to number each section to give the reader the sequence. Keep in mind that visual aids, such as graphs/tables enable the audience to quickly visualize data rather than reading a description. And foremost to keep in mind that this is a professional poster and should be constructed in just such a manner.

TitleName of Presenter

SignificanceProblem

Statement/s

MethodologyCopy of Instrument/s

Findings(charts, tables, etc.)

Intervention/s

Evaluation

Conclusion

References(you may choose to

attach as handout)

Cause & Effect Diagram

Purpose

The University of MemphisLoewenberg School of Nursing

Nursing 4229Competency Performance Evaluation

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Project

Identify a problem or concern on your assigned nursing unit which has a negative impact on some aspect of quality. Remember, the first step of CQI is to determine the standard; in your situation it has probably already been established. It may represent a financial problem or an interference with desired patient outcomes. The topic must be approved by your clinical supervisor and nurse manager of the unit prior to beginning project. After approval, identify research that has been published concerning your topic. A minimum of 3 references are needed, one of which must be a research article.

You may identify a problem you have noticed on your unit or you may wish to participate in an ongoing quality improvement project. However, if you decide to participate in an ongoing project, you must have an independent piece to show how you contributed to the project and not just what others have done. DO NOT IDENTIFY THE AGENCY BY NAME. DO NOT IDENTIFY PATIENTS BY NAME (USE A CODE).

At the designated time in the course the student will be able to compose an abstract based on above criteria.

Met Not Met Critical Elements1. Write an abstract describing the approved CQI project (limit to 1 page not

including reference list and cause/effect diagram)

a. Significance: write a brief overview describing the significance of the problem/concern.

b. Problem Statement: Write a problem statement which clearly defines the problem and its significance to the agency. State the Standard?

c. Purpose Statement- What is the purpose of your project? State expected outcomes.

d. Method:

1. Describe how you collected the data (questionnaire, chart audit)

2. Describe the instrument (researcher developed), when, and how many times data was collected, # of subjects,

3. Attach copy of instrument to poster

e. Pre-intervention Findings/Data:

1. Analyze data

2. Present pre-intervention data in clear concise manner

f. Intervention/s:1. Develop a workable plan to improve the problem/concern based on

your findings (obtain approval of both your instructor and nurse manager prior to implementing)

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2. After implementation of the plan (describe what action was taken, who was involved, what were the goals) Note: talking to the nurse manager and making bright colored reminders are not sufficient.

g. Results:1. Analyze post intervention data2. Compare to pre-intervention findings3. Describe if you did or did not achieve expected outcomes

h. Conclusion1. Describe any future actions needed2. Describe how this project benefited or failed to benefit nursing

i. Type the abstract on a word processor that complies with the following1. APA format 5th edition2. Adherence to page limit3. Adherence to deadline4. Implement principles of English

a. Grammar, syntax, and spellingb. Format and organizationc. Internal consistency

5. The standards of critical thinkinga. It is expressed clearlyb. It is accuratec. It is relevantd. It is precise

2. Construct a Cause and Effect Diagram (Fishbone) related to identified problem/concerna. Identify at least 5 contributing factorsb. Identify main outcome/problem

3. Provide reference lista. Type in APA formatb. Include at least one research articlec. Include articles less than 5 years old unless classicd. Limit sources to professional journalse. Adherence to required number of references (3)f. Incorporate with text

Note: On the due date, student must submit a copy of the TRIAD: (Abstract, Cause & Effect diagram, and Reference Page) to your clinical instructor.