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In this Assignment you will identify a quality improvement practice problem, evidence-based practice articles, and propose an evidence-based practice plan that you will use to address the practice problem. Capstone Paper Overview The Capstone Paper is 4-5 pages in length. Drafts of the first three sections of the paper (Practice Problem; Purpose, Methods, and Findings; and Quality Improvement Process) are submitted in Week 3. The last three sections (Evidence-Based Practice Performance Improvement Plan Explanation, Resources, and Summary) are submitted in Week 5.
You will submit the final version of your paper in Week 6. The final version should address all of your Instructor’s questions and should incorporate all of their feedback. APA Course Template to complete this Assignment. The template includes the correct font and formatting: 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double spacing, and 1 inch margins on all sides. Writing Standards • Review the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist Capstone Level found in your Week 1 Learning Resources o Note the new expectations for Use of evidence and Credit to Source o Use a Scholarly Voice §Introduction (Completed in Week 1) (Approximately 1-2 paragraphs) o State the practice problem in measurable terms and that reflect quality indicators. § This is the same problem described in the week 1 practicum discussion. § Keep in mind that this section may need to be revised after you complete all of the other sections. o Provide the rationale for selecting the practice problem. • Literature Review (Completed in Week 2) (Approximately 4-5 paragraphs). o Synthesize the purpose, methods, and findings from at least five peer-reviewed, evidence-based practice articles that support your practice problem. § Two main components of successful synthesis include evidence of the student’s own ideas and a well-organized presentation of evidence. o Include an explanation of the quality management measurement and data that were presented. o Include a minimum of at least 5 peer-reviewed evidence-based practice articles that support your practice problem. • Quality Improvement Process (Completed in Week 3 (Approximately 2-3 paragraphs) o Describe the quality improvement process (posted in the practicum discussion) and the tool that will be used as a basis for the practice problem. § explain why the specific process was selected and document your explanation with references. • Quality Improvement Plan (Completed in Week 4) (6 – 10 paragraphs) o Using the Quality Improvement Process described in Week 3, provide a detailed explanation of the quality improvement plan that you will use to address the practice problem. o Use the scholarly references identified during the literature review to support the plan. • Resources (Completed in Week 5) (2 to 3 paragraphs) o 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. o Explain why each resource is necessary. • Summary (Completed in Week 5) (1 to 2 paragraphs) o Summarize the key points discussed in the paper. Capstone Paper Section Week Assigned Date Due Introduction (1–2 paragraphs) • State the practice problem in measurable terms and that reflect quality indicators. o This is the same problem described in the week 1 practicum discussion. • Provide the rationale for selecting the practice problem. Week 1 Day 7 of Week 3 Literature Review (5–6 paragraphs) • Synthesize the purpose, methods, and findings from at least five peer-reviewed, evidence-based practice articles that support your practice problem. o Two main components of successful synthesis include evidence of the student’s own ideas and a well-organized presentation of evidence. • Include an explanation of the quality management measurement and data that were presented. • Include a minimum of at least five peer-reviewed evidence-based practice articles
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